Before using12VQT0T85ª Card access lamp≥When the camera accesses the card (reading,recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the accesslamp lights up.≥If the following operations are performed whenthe access lamp is lit, then the card or therecorded data may be damaged or the cameramay malfunction.≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting orremoving the card.≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the modedial.ª 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 movie camera,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 can.Turning the camera onWhen the camera is turned on with the lens capfitted, the automatic white balance adjustmentmay not function properly. Please turn the cameraon 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 status indicator lights up.ª How to turn off the power1 While pressing the button 1, set the[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].≥The status indicator 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 record the image on a tape.(Also, you can simultaneously record still pictureson a card while recording images on a tape.): 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 modeUse this to view or edit the images recorded on acard on your personal computer.(Refer to the operating instructions for PCconnection.)OFF ON1OFF ON11PCPC