Preparing Recording Media44Removing a CF card1 Wait until the access indicator for the card slot with the CF cardto be removed is off.2 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the arrow.• The CF card slot cover will open upward (slot A) or downward (slot B).3 Push the CF card release button.• The release button partially pops out.4 Push in the CF card release button to release the CF card.5 Pull the CF card all the way out and close the CF card slot cover.IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the CF2 or CF3 access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to doso 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.NOTES• If you set the [w Other Functions] > [Media Access LED] function to [Off], the access indicators will notilluminate.Inserting and Removing an SD Card1 Turn off the camcorder.2 Open the SD card slot cover.3 Insert the SD card all the way into the SD card slot until it clicks.• The SD card slot is positioned at an angle. Align the SD card straight inrelation to the SD card slot, with the label facing the lens.4 Close the SD card slot cover.• Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly inserted.IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result inpermanent data loss.- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.- Do not remove the SD card.• Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing the SD card with thecamcorder on may result in permanent data loss.• SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting an SD card facing the wrongdirection can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the SD card as described in step 3.NOTES• To remove the SD card: Push the SD card once to release it. When the SD card springs out, pull it all the wayout.• If you set the [w Other Functions] > [Media Access LED] function to [Off], the access indicators will notilluminate.,SD card accessindicatorCOPY