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Notes on the Media (xD-Picture Card™ and Microdrives)
■ Image Memory Card
h This Image Memory Card is a new image recording
media (xD-Picture Card) developed for digital
cameras. The Image Memory Card consists of a
semiconductor memory (NAND-type flash memory)
to record digital image data.
The recording process is electrically performed and
enables erasure of existing image data as well as re-
recording of new image data.
h When using a new Memory Card, or a Memory Card
that has been formatted by a PC, be sure to format
the card with your digital camera before using it.
■ Microdrives
Microdrives are compact, lightweight hard disk drives
that conform to the CF+ Type
II standard. Due to their
ample capacity for large image data files and their low
per-megabyte recording cost, Microdrives provide a
more economical way to save high-resolution image
files.
■ Protecting Your Data
h Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the
following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM
assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or
destroyed.
1. Removal of the memory card or turning the power
off while the memory card is being accessed (i.e.,
during record, erase, initialization, and playback
operations).
2. Improper handling and use of the memory card by
the user or third party.
h Save your important data to another media (i.e., MO
disk, CD-R, hard disk, etc.).
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Handling Media (all types)
h When inserting the media into the camera, hold the
media straight as you push it in.
h Never remove the media or turn the camera off
during data recording or erasing (media formatting)
as this could be damaged to the media.
h Data storage media are precision electronic devices.
Do not bend, drop or otherwise subject the media to
strong force or shocks.
h Do not use or store these media in places with
affected by strong static electricity or electrical noise.
h Do not use or store media in hot humid places or in
places where they are exposed to corrosive
substances.
■ Handling xD-Picture Card
h When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they
are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture
Card could be swallowed cause suffocation. If a child
swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical
attention or call emergency number right away.
h Do not expose an xD-Picture Card to shock. Do not
apply pressure, and avoid bending.
h Do not use the xD-Picture Card in a hot or humid
place.
h Clean the xD-Picture Card with a soft dry piece of
cloth when dirty.
h When carrying or storing an xD-Picture Card, keep
it in the special protective case.
h The xD-Picture Card will work well for long time, but
will sooner or later lose its ability to store and play
back images or movies. If this happens replace it
with a new xD-Picture Card.
h The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with
the FinePix S20 Pro.
The recording quality cannot be guaranteed when
an xD-Picture Card other than those manufactured
by FUJIFILM are used.
h The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is
removed from the camera after taking pictures. This
is normal.
h Do not put labels on the xD-Picture Card. Peeling
labels can cause the camera not to work properly.
■ Using Microdrive
h Do not use hard-pointed pens to write on the
Microdrive label.
h Do not peel off the Microdrive label.
h Do not stick additional labels onto a Microdrive.
h When carrying or storing a Microdrive, keep it in the
protective case provided.
h When a Microdrive is used, vibration or impacts
during image data recording may prevent the image
data from being recorded correctly. Put the camera
down carefully when placing it on a desk or table,
etc.
h Do not use Microdrive in CF+ Type
II slots that do
not have an eject function.
h Take care when handling Microdrive that have been
used for long periods as they may become hot.
h Do not place Microdrives close to strong magnetic
fields.
h Keep Microdrive dry.
h Do not apply strong pressure to the Microdrive
cover.
■ Using media with a PC
h When you take pictures using a media that has been
used on a PC, reformat the media using your
camera for best quality.
h When you format a media, a directory (folder) is
created. Image data is then recorded in this
directory.
h Do not change or delete the directory (folder) or file
names on the media because this will make it
impossible to use the media in your camera.
h Always use the camera to erase image data on a
media.
h To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC
and edit the copy.
h Do not copy files other than those that will be used
by the camera.
■ Specifications
Type Image memory card for digital
cameras (xD-Picture Card)
Memory type NAND-type flash memory
Conditions for use Temperature:
0°C to +40°C
(+32°F to +104°F)
Humidity:
80% max. (no condensation)
Dimensions 25 mm × 20 mm × 2.2 mm
(0.98 in. × 0.79 in. × 0.09 in.)
(W × H × D)
