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≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another
person or object.
≥ Hold the eye cup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your right eye.
≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is held.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will
become dark in the recording.
≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ For stable images, it is recommended to use a tripod whenever possible.
Formatting cards
If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards.
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be
erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 87)
1 Select the menu.
2 Select [SD CARD 1] or [SD CARD 2] and press the button in the
center.
≥ When formatting is complete, select [EXIT] and press the button in the center to exit
the message screen.
≥ For details on how to format the external drive, please refer to page 77.
≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the
unit to vibrations or shock.
: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [FORMAT MEDIA]
Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may not be
used on this unit.
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