Olympus E-1 E-1 Reference Manual (English) - Page 23

Inserting a card "Card" in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional). You can also use xD-Picture Card with a card adapter (optional). Ⅵ Compact Flash Ⅵ Microdrive A Compact Flash is a large-capacity A Microdrive is a medium that uses a solid state flash memory card. You can use commercially available cards. large-capacity compact hard disk drive. You can use a Microdrive that 1 supports CF+Type II (Compact Flash extension standard). Getting started Precautions when using a Microdrive A Microdrive is a medium that uses a compact hard disk drive. Because the disk drive rotates, a Microdrive is not as resistant to vibration or impact as other cards. Special care is needed when using a Microdrive (especially during recording and playback) to make sure the camera is not subjected to shock or vibrations. Be sure to read the following precautions before using a Microdrive. Also, refer to the manuals provided with your Microdrive. • Be very careful when putting the camera down during recording. Place it gently on a firm surface. • Be careful not to hit the camera against anything when carrying it by the strap. • Do not use the camera in places subject to vibrations or excessive shock, such as at a construction site or in a car while driving along a bumpy road. • Do not take a Microdrive close to areas where it may be exposed to strong magnetism. • Microdrives confirmed for use with this camera (as of July, 2003): Hitachi/IBM DSCM-1100 (1 GB) DSCM-10512 (512 MB) DSCM-10340 (340 MB) 23