Olympus Digital SP-310 User Manual

Pictures taken are recorded in the internal memory.
Pictures can also be recorded to an optional xD-Picture Card (“card”). The 
card can be used to record more pictures than is possible with the internal 
memory of the camera. A card can be convenient when taking many 
pictures while on a trip.

(Internal memory basics

The internal memory is the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in 
a film camera.
Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be easily erased on the camera or 
processed using a computer. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory 
cannot be removed or exchanged.

(Using the internal memory or card

You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used 
during shooting and playback operations.

• The internal memory and a card cannot be used at the same time.
• The internal memory cannot be used for shooting or playback operations when a 

card is inserted in the camera. Remove the card before using the internal memory.

• Pictures recorded to the internal memory can be copied to a card. 

Monitor 

indication

Shooting mode

Playback mode

[IN]

Pictures are recorded to the 
internal memory.

Pictures are being played back 
from the internal memory.

[xD]

Pictures are recorded to a card.

Pictures are being played back 
from a card.

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Memory indicator