Sony DCR-PC5 - Manual (Page 96)

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— “Memory Stick” operations —
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction
You can record and play back still images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your
camcorder. You can easily play back, re-record or delete still images. You can exchange
image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the PC serial
cable for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.
On file format (JPEG)
Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Typical image data file name
100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your
camcorder.
DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.
Using a “Memory Stick”
•You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory
Stick” is set to LOCK.
•We recommend backing up important data.
•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 tab
Labeling position