Cyber-shot User Guide
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## Using the internal memory

The camera has approximately 28 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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