Olympus IR 300 IR-300 Advanced Manual (English) - Page 28

Tips before you start taking pictures The internal memory and memory card Pictures taken are recorded in the internal memory. Pictures can also be recorded to an xD-Picture Card ("card"), sold separately. The card can be used to record more pictures than is possible with the internal memory of the camera. A card can be convenient when 2 taking many pictures while on a trip. (Internal memory basics The internal memory is the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged. (Using the internal memory with a card You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback operations. Shooting mode Playback mode 100-0005 5M 5M 5 Memory indicator '05.06.02.12:30 5 Monitor indication Shooting mode Playback mode [IN] Pictures are recorded to the internal memory. Pictures are being played back from the internal memory. [xD] Pictures are recorded to a card. Pictures are being played back from a card. • The internal memory and a card cannot be used at the same time. • The internal memory cannot be used for shooting or playback operations when a card is inserted in the camera. Remove the card before using the internal memory. • Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be copied to a card. g"Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)" (P. 78) 28