Before using18LSQT0861ª When the cassette holder does notcome out≥Close the cassette cover completely, and thenopen it again completely.≥Check if the battery has run down.ª When the cassette holder cannot behoused≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]again.≥Check if the battery has run down.ª Inserting/removing the cassette≥When the cassette holder is in motion, do nottouch anything except the [PUSH] mark.≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,use the blank search function to find the positionwhere you want to continue recording. If youoverwrite-record on a previously recordedcassette, be sure to find the position where youwant to continue recording.≥Close the cassette cover tightly.≥When closing the cassette cover, do not getanything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.ª Accidental erasure preventionIf the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of acassette is opened (slide in the direction of the[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded.When recording, close the accidental erasureprevention slider of the cassette (slide in thedirection of the [REC] arrow).Inserting/removing a cardBefore inserting/removing a card, be sure to turnthe power [OFF].≥If the card is inserted or removed with the powerturned on, this Camcorder may malfunction orthe data recorded on the card may be lost.1 Open the LCD monitor and then open thecard slot cover.2 Insert/remove the card into/from the cardslot.≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1towards you and push it straight in with onestroke as far as it goes.≥When removing the card, open the card slotcover and press the center of the card andthen pull it straight out.3 Securely close the card slot cover.ª Concerning the card≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of thecard.≥Do not format the card with another Camcorderor any personal computer. This operation maymake the card unusable.≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of theCamcorder or the card may damage or erasethe data stored on the card. We recommendsaving important data on a personal computerby using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, or USBreader/writer.R E CSAVE11
