A memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.
Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment
used.
Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
When the memory card is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation
When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise
We recommend backing up important data.
Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor.
Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object.
Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.
Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.
Do not expose the memory card to water.
Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
Insert a memory card that fits the memory card slot size. Otherwise, it will cause a malfunction.
Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions:
High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
Locations exposed to direct sunlight
Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present
Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately)
When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted
facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Incorrect insertion may result in a
malfunction.
When using "Memory Stick Micro" media or a microSD memory card, use a specified memory card
adaptor.
"Memory Stick" media
The types of "Memory Stick Duo" media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below.
However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick Duo" media functions.
"Memory Stick" media type
Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate)
Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate)
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Memory Stick Micro (M2)
Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)
*1 High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported.
*2 "Memory Stick Duo" media, "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo" media and "Memory Stick Micro" media are equipped with MagicGate functions.
MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that
requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera.
*3 Movies recorded in AVCHD format, [MP4 12M] and [MP4 6M] size movies cannot be recorded to "Memory
Stick" media other than "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, "Memory
Stick XC-HG Duo" media or "Memory Stick Micro" (Mark2) media.
*4 This camera does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer. It performs the same 4-bit parallel data transfer as
the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.
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