Panasonic HC-V500M owner manual Inserting/removing an SD card,   Access lamp Access a

Inserting/removing an SD card

When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 48) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

Caution:

Check that the access lamp has gone off.

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Access lamp [ACCESS] A

≥When this unit is accessing the SD card or built-in memory, the access lamp lights up.

1Open the SD card cover and insert (remove) the SD card

into (from) the card slot B.

≥Face the label side C in the direction shown in the illustration and press it straight in as far as it will go.

≥Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

2 Securely close the SD card cover.

≥Securely close it until it clicks.

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.

≥Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SD card.

≥Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card.

≥When the card access lamp is lit, do not: jRemove the SD card

jTurn the unit off

jInsert and remove the USB cable

jExpose the unit to vibrations or shock Performing the above while the lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.

≥Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water, dirt or dust.

≥Do not place SD cards in the following areas:

jIn direct sunlight

jIn very dusty or humid areas jNear a heater

jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur.)

jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur

≥To protect SD cards, return them to their cases when you are not using them.

≥About disposing of or giving away the SD card. (l 146)

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