Memory card

Memory cards that can be used in the camera are listed below.

(A):

microSD memory card

microSDHC memory card

microSDXC memory card

(B):

Memory Stick Micro media

Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) media

In this manual, memory cards in group (A) are referred to as microSD memory card, and in group (B), Memory Stick Micro media.

• Memory Stick Micro media of up to 16 GB and microSD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camera.

Note

• To ensure stable operation 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 back up any important data to a PC or other storage location.
• If you repeatedly record/delete images over a long period of time, fragmentation of data may occur on the memory card and movies may not be recorded properly. In such a case, save your images to a PC or other storage location, then [Format].
• 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 operations
  • 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

Memory Stick media

The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with the camera are listed below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick media functions.

Memory Stick Micro media

Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) media

Above are Memory Stick Micro media with MagicGate. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera.