Cyber-shot User Guide
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## Using the internal memory

The camera has approximately 6 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera.
When a memory card is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card.
[Playback]: Images on the memory card are played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images on the memory card.
When there is no memory card inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.

### On image data stored in the internal memory

We recommend that you copy (back up) data using one of the following methods.

#### To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer

Without a memory card inserted in the camera, import the images into a computer. [Details] [Details]

#### To copy (back up) data on a memory card

Prepare a memory card with sufficient free capacity, then copy the images in the internal memory to the memory card. [Details]
Notes

- You cannot transfer image data on a memory card to the internal memory.

- By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with the dedicated USB cable, you can transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory.

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