19VQT2D32Caution:When the SD card is removed while the access lamp is lit, this unit may malfunction or the datarecorded on the SD card may be lost.1 Open the SD card cover by slidingthe OPEN lever B.≥ While sliding the lever, push up on the SD cardcover to open.2 Insert/remove the SD card.≥ Face the terminal side C in the direction shownin the illustration and press it straight in as far asit will go.≥ Press the centre of the SD card and then pull itstraight out.3 Return the SD card cover to itsoriginal position and press downto close.≥ Securely close it until it clicks.≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SDcard.≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the SDcard.≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure ofthis unit or the SD card may damage or erase thedata stored on the SD card.≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:j Remove the SD cardj Turn the unit offj Insert and remove the USB cablej Expose the unit to vibrations or shockPerforming the above while the lamp is on mayresult in damage to data/SD card or this unit.≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card towater, garbage or dust.≥ Do not place SD cards in the following areas:j In direct sunlight.j In very dusty or humid areas.j Near a heater.j Locations susceptible to significant differencein temperature (condensation can occur).j Where static electricity or electromagneticwaves occur.≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their caseswhen you are not using them.Inserting/removing an SD cardWhen using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first timeon this unit, format the SD card. (l 83) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored. Copy valuable data onto a PC, DVD disc etc. beforeproceeding with the formatting. (l 91, 103)Access lamp [ACCESS] A≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card orbuilt-in memory, the access lamp lights up.
