135AdditionalInformationE With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may becomedirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading/unloading. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder.Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureTo protect your recordings from accidentalerasure, slide the tab on the cassette to theleft. (This switch position is usually labeledSAVE or ERASE OFF.)If you load a protected cassette in CAMERAmode, the message “THE TAPE IS SET FORERASURE PREVENTION” appears forapprox. 4 seconds and “ ” starts flashing. Ifyou wish to record on that cassette, slide the tab back to the right.Memory Card Handling Precautions Format new memory cards with the camcorder. Memory cards formatted with otherdevices such as a computer may not operate correctly. We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer’s hard driveor other external memory device. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memorycard defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon Inc. makes no warranties forcorrupted or lost data. Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source, open the memory cardcover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is flashing. Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields. Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature. Do not disassemble memory cards. Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them towater. Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may causecondensation to form on its external and internal surfaces. If condensation forms on thecard, put it aside until the droplets have evaporated completely. Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt. Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory cardbackwards into the slot may damage the memory card or the camcorder. Do not remove the label from the memory card, or affix other labels on the memorycard.SAVERECSAVEREC
