Preparing Recording Media
Removing a CF card
1 | Wait until the access indicator of the CF card slot with | |
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3 Push in the CF card release button to release the CF card.
4 Pull the CF card all the way out and close the CF card slot cover.
IMPORTANT
•Observe the following precautions while the CF2or CF3access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss.
-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
-Do not open the cover of the CF card slot being accessed.
Inserting and Removing an SD Card
1 Make sure the SD card access indicator is off.
2 Open the SD card slot cover.
3Insert the SD card, with the label facing up, all the way into the SD card slot until it clicks.
•To remove the SD card, push the SD card once to release it. When the SD card springs out, pull it all the way out.
4 Close the SD card slot cover.
•Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly inserted.
SD card access indicator | SD card status | |
On or flashing | Accessing the SD card. | |
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SD card is not being accessed. | ||
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SD card access 
indicator
If you set the [wOther Functions] >[Media Access LED] setting to [Off], the access indicator will not illuminate.
IMPORTANT
•Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is on or flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss.
-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
-Do not remove the SD card.
•SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting an SD card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the SD card as described in the procedure above.