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Connecting external devices
17.1 General
You can connect the following external devices to the camera:
• A video monitor or projector, connected using an HDMI cable.
• A computer, to move images and other files to and from the camera.
• An SD memory card.
• An SDHC memory card.
The connectors for the external devices are protected by the connector and battery com-
partment cover. The cover is fastened with a Torx screw (T20).
Note Before operating the camera, you must read, understand, and follow the warn-
ings, cautions, and notes in sections , page and 5 Conditions of Use for Ex Equipment,
page 15.
17.2 Figure
17.3 Explanation
1. To connect a computer to the camera to move images and files to and from the cam-
era, use a USB Mini-B cable and this connector.
2. To play live video from the camera on an external video monitor using the HDMI pro-
tocol (High Definition Multimedia Interface), use an HDMI cable and this connector.
3. To insert a memory card, use this card slot.
Note The connectors on the card must face down when inserting the card.
17.4 Formatting memory cards
For best performance, memory cards should be formatted to the FAT (FAT16) file system.
Using FAT32-formatted memory cards may result in inferior performance. To format a
memory card to FAT (FAT16), follow this procedure:
1. Insert the memory card into a card reader that is connected to a computer running
Microsoft Windows.
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