Using a Memory Card331 Turn off the camcorder.• Make sure the POWER/CHG indicator is off.2 Open the double memory card slot cover.3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facingthe front of the camcorder, all the way into one of thememory card slots until it clicks.• You can also use two memory cards, one in each memorycard slot.4 Close the double memory card slot cover.• Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is notcorrectly inserted.To remove the memory cardPush the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out.IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is flashing. Failure to do so mayresult in permanent data loss.- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.- Do not remove the memory card.• Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing a memory card. Inserting or removing thememory card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory cardfacing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memorycard as described in step 3.Initializing a Memory CardInitialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initializea memory card to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.• Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.2 Open the initialization screen for the desired memory card.[FUNC.] > [MENU] > > [Initialize ] > [6 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] >[Initialize]• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode.• In the initialization screen, touch [Complete Initialization] to physically erase all the data rather thanjust clear the file allocation table of the memory card.Operating modes:
