Netman,
Sent reply on your other request on cards, I did a search for Sandisk Extreme III cards Best price, and purchased 2 cards from Amazon (good prices). Also purchased a BlueprotonSDHC USB2.0 card reader to insert into the computers USB port. Works great.
Also, on your new unit did you go to your menu (click twice) then scroll right to the icon with the wrench, then scroll down there should be something that is either Normal or Advanced, you need to be in the advanced mode to get to everything. Sorry, I do not have my unit in front of me so I am not sure what the icons state. Also I have an 1197 and the menu may be different then your system.
George