Getting StartedPreparations151 If a battery pack is attached, removeit first.2 Open the backup battery cover.3 Insert the backup battery with the+ side facing out.4 Close the cover.NOTESThe backup battery has a life span of about ayear. flashes in red to inform you that itneeds to be replaced.Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with thelogo.1 Slide fully in thedirection of the arrow and open thecassette compartment cover.The cassette compartment opensautomatically.2 Insert the cassette.• Insert the cassette with the windowfacing the grip belt.• To remove a cassette pull it straightout.3 Press the mark on thecassette compartment until it clicks.4 Wait for the cassette compartmentto retract automatically and closethe cassette compartment cover.IMPORTANTDo not interfere with the cassettecompartment while it is opening or closingautomatically, or attempt to close the coverbefore the cassette compartment has fullyretracted.Be careful not to get your fingers caught inthe cassette compartment cover.NOTESIf the camcorder is connected to a powersource, cassettes can be inserted/removedeven if the switch is set to .OPEN/EJECT