84 Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Handling dataAn SD memory card may be inserted or removed, either before or after the power is turned on.Open the lid of the switch cover, and insert an SD memorycard (optional accessory) into the SD memory card slotwith the notch upward. Close the lid.NoteAn SD memory card must be inserted with the right sidefacing the slot. If the card is hard to insert, it may bereversed or upside down. Do not force it into the slot.Check the card before re-inserting it.Open the lid of the switch cover, and ensure that the BUSYlamp is not illuminated. Then, further depress the SDmemory card towards the main unit. This releases the SDmemory card from the insertion slot. Take hold of the SDmemory card and remove it. Close the lid.SD memory cards must not be used or stored in anenvironment where they may bez Exposed to high temperatures/humidities;z Exposed to water droplets; orz Electrically charged.For storage, the SD memory card must be kept insertedinto the unit with the lid closed.To format an SD memory card, write settings data or readdata on an SD memory card, navigate the menu to the screen from the FILE page.If an SD memory card that is formatted in a standard otherthan the SD standards and SDHC standards, [FORMATERROR] is displayed in the top right section of the window.In this case, reformat the card as follows. Note that theindication “FORMAT ERROR” does not disappear if the SDmemory card is replaced with this menu page open. Whenthe SD memory card is replaced, perform TITLE READ.NoteSD memory cards may be formatted via the thumbnailscreen. For more information, see [Formatting SD memorycards] (page 123).1 Navigate the menu to the screen.2 Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to themenu option CARD CONFIG.3 Press the JOG dial button to display the followingmessage:Handling SD memory cardsTo insert an SD memory card To remove the SD memory cardFormatting, Writing and Reading an SD memory card# < SD CARD READ/WRITE >R.SELECT :1READW.SELECT :1WRITECARD CONFIGTITLE READTITLE:1: ******** 5: ********2: ******** 6: ********3: ******** 7: ********4: ******** 8: ********To format an SD memory cardCONFIG?YES# NO