Before using17LSQT0860ª Card access lamp≥When the Camcorder accesses the card(reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), theaccess lamp lights up.≥If the following operations are performed whenthe access lamp is lit, then the card or therecorded data may be damaged or theCamcorder may malfunction.≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting orremoving the card≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the modedialª SD Memory Card≥The memory capacity indicated on the SDMemory Card label corresponds to the totalamount of capacity to protect and manage thecopyright and the capacity available asconventional memory for a Camcorder,personal computer or other equipment.ª Concerning the write protectionswitch on the SD Memory Card≥The SD Memory Card has a write protectionswitch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK],you cannot write to the card, erase the data onit, or format it. If it is moved back, you canperform those functions.Turning the Camcorder onWhen the Camcorder is turned on with the lenscap fitted, the automatic white balanceadjustment may not function properly. Please turnthe Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.ª How to turn on the power1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].≥The power lamp lights up.ª How to turn off the power1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].≥The power lamp goes off.Selecting a modeRotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.1 Rotate the mode dial.≥Set your desired mode to 1.: Tape recording modeUse this when you want to record the image on atape. (Also, you can simultaneously record stillpictures on a card while recording images on atape.): Tape playback modeUse this to play back a tape.: Card recording modeUse this to record still pictures on a card.: Picture playback modeUse this to play back the still pictures recorded ona card.: PC modeYou can view or edit the images recorded on acard on your personal computer.OFF ON1OFF ON1PC1JoystickPC