(Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo”)•No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted (p. 31). (Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*•The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.•The “Memory Stick Duo” is not formatted correctly (p. 58, 99). (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*•An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted (p. 99).- (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the “Memory Stick Duo”)*•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 100).•Access to the “Memory Stick Duo” was restricted on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash)

Fast flashing*

•There is something wrong with the flash. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)

•The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.

•The camcorder is unsteady, so camera- shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.

(Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor)

•The drop sensor function (p. 75) is activated, and has detected that the camcorder has been dropped.

Therefore, the camcorder is taking steps to protect the hard disk. Recording/playback may be disabled as a result.

•The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of the hard disk under all possible situations. Use the camcorder under stable conditions.

*You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p. 72).

Description of warning messagesIf messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.xHard disk HDD format error.•The hard disk of the camcorder is set differently from the default format.

Performing [ FORMAT] (p. 57) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the hard disk.

Data error.

•An error occurred during reading or writing the hard disk of the camcorder. This may occur when you keep applying shock on the camcorder.

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