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Copying data from the built-in memory to an SD memory card

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Movies and photos recorded to the built-in memory can be copied to an SD or SDHC memory card. For details on how to copy data from the built-in memory to an SD or SDHC memory card, please see Related Information. However, data on an SD or SDHC card cannot be copied to the built-in memory.

Copying Scenes

You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the built-in memory to the corresponding location on the memory card. Use this function to copy movies from the built-in memory to the memory card in order to play them back with music tracks.

1. Press ⋖ ( camera/play ) ⋗ to open the [Movies] index screen.

Caution

To copy scenes in the playlist, press the ⋖ AUTO/WEB ⋗ button, and to copy video snapshot scenes, press the ⋖ VIDEO SNAP ⋗ button. To copy video snapshot scenes in the playlist, press both the ⋖ AUTO/WEB ⋗ and ⋖ VIDEO SNAP ⋗ buttons at the same time.

2. Select the scene you want to copy to the memory card, or a scene recorded on the date you want to copy.

Copies to the memory card all the scenes selected in advance (marked with a [ ] checkmark ).
To copy all the scenes that were recorded on a specific date, select one of the scenes within the specified date.
This step is not necessary to copy all scenes.

3. Press ⋖ FUNC. ⋗.

4. Copy the scene(s).

4-1. Select [ Copy ( ) ] and press ⋖ SET ⋗.

4-2. Select [ All Scenes ] , [ All Scenes (this date) ], [ This Scene ] or [ Selectid Scenes ] , and then press ⋖ SET ⋗.

4-3. Select [ Yes ], and then press ⋖ SET ⋗ to start copying.

Press ⋖ SET ⋗ to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

5. After the operation is completed, press ⋖ FUNC. ⋗.

Caution

Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card:

- If the memory card slot is open.

- If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing.

- If there is no memory card in the memory card slot.

Copying a Single Photo

You can copy photos only from the built-in memory to the memory card.

1. Press ⋖ ( camera/play ) ⋗ to open the [Photos] index screen.

2. Select ⋖ ⋗ the photo you want to copy and press ⋖ SET ⋗.

3. Press ⋖ FUNC. ⋗.

4. Copy a photo.

4-1. Select [ Copy( ) ] and Press ⋖ SET ⋗.

4-2. If you are satisfied with the photo that is displayed on the screen, press ⋖ SET ⋗ again.

You can select a different photo by operating the joystick left to right.

4-3. Select [ Yes ] and press ⋖ SET ⋗ to copy the photo.

5. After the operation is completed, press ⋖ FUNC. ⋗ twice to finish.

Copying Photos from the Index Screen

You can copy the photos that were selected in advance or all photos at once. You can also select and copy a specific photo from the index screen.

1. Press ⋖ ( camera/play ) ⋗ to open the [Photos] index screen.

2. Select ⋖ , ⋗ the photo you want to copy.

Copies all the photos selected in advance (marked with a [ ] checkmark ).
This step is not necessary to copy all photos.

3. Press ⋖ FUNC. ⋗.

4. Copy the photos.

4-1. Select [ Copy( ) ] and press ⋖ SET ⋗.

4-2. Select [ All Photos ], [ This Photo ], or [ Selected Photos ], and then press ⋖ SET ⋗.

4-3. Select [ Yes ], and then press ⋖ SET ⋗ to start copying.

If you selected [ Selected Photos ] or [ All Photos ], you can press ⋖ SET ⋗ to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

5. After the operation is completed, press ⋖ FUNC. ⋗.

Caution

Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

When copying photos onto an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of use.
In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card:

- If the memory card slot is open.

- If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing.

- If there is no memory card in the memory card slot.

If there is not enough space on the memory card, as many photos as possible will be copied before stopping the operation.
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