Before Use
Memory card
Memory card
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Types of memory card
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In this manual
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Memory Stick PRO Duo
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“Memory Stick Duo” media
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Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
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Memory Stick Duo
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Memory Stick Micro
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“Memory Stick Micro” media
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Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)
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SD memory card
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SD card
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SDHC memory card
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SDXC memory card
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microSD memory card
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microSD memory card
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microSDHC memory card
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MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
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“Memory Stick Duo” media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camera.
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“Memory Stick Micro” media of up to 16 GB and microSD memory cards of up to 32 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camera.
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When recording movies, it is recommended that you use the following memory cards:
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(Mark2) (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media)
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(“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media)
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(Mark2) (“Memory Stick Micro” (Mark2) media)
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SD card (Class 4 or faster)
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microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster)
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To ensure stable operations of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored. Be sure to backup any important data to a PC or other storage location.
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A memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera.
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Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used.
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Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
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When the memory card is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation
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When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise
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We recommend backing up important data.
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Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor.
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Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object.
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Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.
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Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.
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Do not expose the memory card to water.
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Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
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Insert a memory card that fits the memory card slot size. Otherwise, it will cause a malfunction.
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Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions:
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High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
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Locations exposed to direct sunlight
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Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present
Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately)
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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.
“Memory Stick” media
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“Memory Stick” media type
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Recording/Playback
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Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate)
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 *1 |
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Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate)
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*2 |
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MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
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*1*2 |
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Memory Stick PRO Duo
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*2*3 |
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Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
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*2*3*4 |
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Memory Stick Micro
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*2 |
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Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)
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*2*3 |
When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Stick” media slot
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately)
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This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro” media.
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To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera.
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Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
