Sharp VL-Z7U Operation Manual - Page 111

Precautions, Protecting your images, Cleaning, Condensation

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SD\ Memory Card and MultiMediaCard\ SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are small, handy and flexible storage media used in a variety of mobile applications. They are one of the smallest memory solutions available on the market. This camcorder uses either an SD Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard. It cannot use a SmartMedia/ card or Memory Stickb. SD/ Memory Card MultiMediaCard/ Precautions • Be sure to insert the card in the correct direction. Do not try to force the card in. • Store the card in its antistatic plastic case when not in use. • Do not disassemble or modify the card. • Do not strike, bend or drop the card. • Do not allow the card to become wet. • Do not peel off the card label. • Do not attach other labels or stickers to the card. • Do not expose to extreme heat sources (e.g. sunlight, heating appliances). • Do not store in a highly humid or dusty place. • Do not store in a place exposed to corrosive gas. • Do not use in a place exposed to strong electromagnetism. SmartMedia\ card Memory Stickb media • An SD Memory Card has more advanced features than a MultiMediaCard, including cryptographic security for copyrighted data and a selectable mechanical writeprotect switch. • The card slot on this camcorder is compatible with an SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. • An SD Memory Card and a MultiMediaCard are cross-compatible. Data stored on one can be easily transferred to the other. Note: • This camcorder is verified to work properly with the following card memory types. -SD Memory Card: 128 MB or less -MultiMediaCard: 64 MB or less Removable Storage Care Below are some precautions to ensure a long life and perfect performance from your SD Memory Card (SDMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). Information specific to one card is attached with the card's acronym (either SDMC or MMC). Protecting your images • Select the write-protect switch on the exterior card casing to protect your images. (SDMC) • Do not power off any devices while transferring data, as this may destroy the data. • Back up your image data often to a hard disk or other permanent storage media. • Be aware that formatting will erase all image data stored on the card. Note: • Sharp Corporation cannot be held liable for data that is lost through improper handling of the storage media. Cleaning • Be careful not to allow dirt and finger grime buildup around the card contacts. • Be careful about static electricity, which can suddenly erase data. • If you notice dirt or static electricity, clean the card with a soft, dry cloth. Condensation • Be careful about condensation forming on the card surface, which can cause malfunction. • If you notice beads of water on the card, allow it to evaporate and dry naturally. 97 Appendix

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Appendix
SD
\
Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard
\
SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards and
MultiMediaCards are small, handy and flexible
storage media used in a variety of mobile
applications. They are one of the smallest
memory solutions available on the market.
This camcorder uses either an SD Memory
Card or a MultiMediaCard. It cannot use a
SmartMedia
/
card or Memory Stick
b
.
Memory Stick
b
media
SD
/
Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
/
SmartMedia
\
card
Precautions
• Be sure to insert the card in the correct
direction. Do not try to force the card in.
• Store the card in its antistatic plastic case
when not in use.
• Do not disassemble or modify the card.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the card.
• Do not allow the card to become wet.
• Do not peel off the card label.
• Do not attach other labels or stickers to the
card.
• Do not expose to extreme heat sources (e.g.
sunlight, heating appliances).
• Do not store in a highly humid or dusty place.
• Do not store in a place exposed to corrosive
gas.
• Do not use in a place exposed to strong
electromagnetism.
Protecting your images
• Select the write-protect switch on the exterior
card casing to protect your images. (SDMC)
• Do not power off any devices while transfer-
ring data, as this may destroy the data.
• Back up your image data often to a hard disk
or other permanent storage media.
• Be aware that formatting will erase all image
data stored on the card.
Note:
Sharp Corporation cannot be held liable
for data that is lost through improper
handling of the storage media.
Cleaning
• Be careful not to allow dirt and finger grime
buildup around the card contacts.
• Be careful about static electricity, which can
suddenly erase data.
• If you notice dirt or static electricity, clean the
card with a soft, dry cloth.
Condensation
• Be careful about condensation forming on the
card surface, which can cause malfunction.
• If you notice beads of water on the card,
allow it to evaporate and dry naturally.
• An SD Memory Card has more advanced
features than a MultiMediaCard, including
cryptographic security for copyrighted
data and a selectable mechanical write-
protect switch.
The card slot on this camcorder is compat-
ible with an SD Memory Card or
MultiMediaCard.
• An SD Memory Card and a
MultiMediaCard are cross-compatible.
Data stored on one can be easily
transferred to the other.
Note:
• This camcorder is verified to work properly
with the following card memory types.
—SD Memory Card: 128 MB or less
—MultiMediaCard: 64 MB or less
Removable Storage Care
Below are some precautions to ensure a
long life and perfect performance from your
SD Memory Card (SDMC) or
MultiMediaCard (MMC). Information specific
to one card is attached with the card’s
acronym (either SDMC or MMC).