Initializing a Memory Card Initialize new memory cards, or when you get the message " CARD ERROR ". You can also initialize a memory card to erase all data recorded on it.
message will display if the camcorder cannot communicate properly with the lens. To correct this error turn the lens until it clicks into the lens mount. If the message does not disappear, unmount the lens, ensure that the lens and camcorder contacts are clean, and then remount the lens.
When your Canon product is not detected via the IEEE-1394 port and proper operation has been confirmed on another computer this indicates a problem with the computers ability to access the device. Please contact you computer vendor or IEEE-1394 (Firewire) card vendor for support information regarding this interface.
Using the Custom Preset You can copy the camcorder's custom presets to the memory card. Also, while you are recording on the tape and simultaneously record a still image on the memory card, the current recording specifications can be saved as a custom preset on the card . Later you can load that custom preset from the memory card to the camcorder.
Number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card The total number of still images that can be recorded will decrease if you store custom preset files on the card . Image Size Image Quality
Many Canon digital video cameras support PTP for still image files via USB and will allow direct communication using applications built into the operating system. For older and/or non PTP compatible operating systems such as earlier Macintosh operating systems (System 7, OS8 or OS9), Windows 95, Windows 98 version 1998 or Amiga you may be able to copy the image files onto your computer by removing the memory card from the camera and inserting the card into a memory card reader that is compatible with your operating system and then opening
