Using a Memory Card

1 Turn off the camcorder.

• Make sure the POWER/CHG indicator is off.

2 Open the double memory card slot cover.

3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing the front of the camcorder, all the way into one of the memory card slots until it clicks.

36 • You can also use two memory cards, one in each memory card slot.

4 Close the double memory card slot cover.

• Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted.

To remove the memory card

Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out.

IMPORTANT

•Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is 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 memory card.

•Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing a memory card. Inserting or removing the memory card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.

•Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3.

Initializing a Memory Card

Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.

Operating modes:

1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

• Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.

2Open the initialization screen for the desired memory card.

[FUNC.] >[MENU] >>[Initialize] >[6Mem. Card A] or [7Mem. Card B] > [Initialize]

•Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode.

•In the initialization screen, touch [Complete Initialization] to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory card.