Sony DCR-PC101 - Manual (Page 113)

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Memory Stick
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Operations
— “Memory Stick” Operations —
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction
You can record and play back images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your
camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image
data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for
“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.
File format
Still image (JPEG)
Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Moving picture (MPEG)
Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).
Typical image data file name
Still image
100-0001:
This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.
Moving picture
MOV00001:
This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.
Using a “Memory Stick”
•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect switch on the “Memory
Stick” is set to LOCK.
•The position and shape of the write-protect switch may be different depending on the
model.
•We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer.
•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:
– If you remove the “Memory Stick”, turn the power off or detach the battery for
replacement when the access lamp is flashing.
– If you use “Memory Stick”s near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of
speakers and televisions.
•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts
of the connecting section.
•Stick its label on the labeling position.
•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.
•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.
•Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.
•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:
– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun
– Under direct sunlight
– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases
•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick”, put it in its case.
Terminal
Write-protect switch
Labeling position