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 94) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. before proceeding with the formatting. (l 103, 114)

Caution:

When the SD card is removed while the access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

Access lamp [ACCESS] A

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

1 Open the LCD monitor.

≥ Check that the access lamp has gone off.

2 Open the SD card cover by sliding the OPEN lever B.

3 Insert/remove the SD card.

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

4 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.

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Panasonic HDC-HS200, HDC-TM200 Inserting/removing an SD card, Open the LCD monitor, Securely close the SD card cover

HDC-TM200, HDC-HS200 specifications

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