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The steps to open and close the memory card covers of ILCE-7, ILCE-9, and ILCE-1 cameras may differ based on the model. Please select the link of the camera you own for steps to open and close the cover and insert memory cards.
ILCE-7M3, ILCE-7RM3, ILCE-9
Side view of the ILCE-9
- Push the spring-loaded release lever downward.
- The memory card cover will swing open.
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- Insert the memory card(s), noting the orientation of the card.
- Close the cover until it locks into place.
Notes: Memory card types that can be inserted into the card slots:
- Slot 1 (lower): Supports SD™ Cards (compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II).
- Slot 2 (upper): Supports SD cards (compatible with UHS-1) and Memory Stick PRO™ Duo memory cards.
ILCE-7RM4, ILCE-9M2
Side view of the ILCE-7RM4
- Firmly pull the door backward toward the user.
- The memory card cover will swing open.
- Insert the memory card(s), noting the orientation of the card.
- Close the door.
- Push it backward toward the lens until it locks into place.
Notes: Memory card types that can be inserted into the card slots:
- Both slot 1 (upper) and slot 2 (lower) only support SD memory cards (compatible with UHS-II).
- These cameras do not support Memory Stick™ media.
ILCE-7M4, ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-1
Side view of the ILCE-7M4
- Slide the release lever (spring-loaded) downward.
- While holding the release lever in the downward position, pull the door backward (toward the user), and the memory card cover will swing open.
Note: If the release lever is not held in the downward position, the cover cannot be pulled backward.
- Insert the memory card(s), noting the orientation of the card.
- Close the door.
- Push it backward toward the lens until it locks into place.
Notes: Memory card types that can be inserted into the card slots:
- Slot 1 (upper) supports both CFexpress Type A and SD memory cards.
- Slot 2 (lower) supports SD memory cards only.
- Insert the CFexpress Type A memory card with the label facing the LCD monitor, and the SD memory card with the terminal facing the monitor.
- These cameras do not support Memory Stick media.
ILCE-7RM5
Side view of the ILCE-7RM5
- Slide the release lever (spring-loaded) downward.
- While holding the release lever in the downward position, pull the door backward (toward the user), and the memory card cover will swing open.
Note: If the release lever is not held in the downward position, the cover cannot be pulled backward.
- Insert the memory card(s), noting the orientation of the card.
- Close the door.
- Push it backward toward the lens until it locks into place.
Notes: Memory card types that can be inserted into the card slots:
- Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 support CFexpress Type A memory Cards and SD memory cards.
- Insert the CFexpress Type A memory card with the label facing the LCD monitor, and the SD memory card with the terminal facing the monitor.
- These cameras do not support Memory Stick media.
