18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoBefore UseWhile the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading,recording, playback or erasing), the Card AccessLamp lights up.• While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attemptto open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card,to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial.Such actions will damage the Card, and recordeddata, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction.Using a Memory Card (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)A Card can be used to record still pictures.• Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCardmanufactured by Panasonic only.Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure toturn off the Camcorder.• Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properlyor it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.Inserting a Card1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever 3 to open the CardSlot Cover 5 .2 While holding the Memory Card with its cutcorner facing right 1 , insert it into the CardSlot 4 .3 Close the Card Slot Cover 5 securely.Removing the CardOpen the Card Slot Cover and press the center ofthe Card and then pull it straight out.• After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover.• The Camcorder may be damaged if the Card isforced out when the Card is fully inserted.Card Access Lamp 12Turning on the CamcorderTurn on the power fi rst and then select modes.How to Turn on the Power1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [ON] whilepressing the button 1 .• The [POWER] Lamp 41 lights up.How to Turn off the Power2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [OFF] whilepressing the button 1 .Easy to Use Mode DialYou can choose a desired mode by rotating the ModeDial.1 Rotate the Mode Dial 40 .3 5141444114440(PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)(PV-GS9)12: Tape Recording ModeUse this mode when recording pictures on atape. Also, you can record still pictures on thecard simultaneously while recording on a tape(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15).: Tape Playback ModeUse this mode when playing back therecorded scene on a tape.: Card Recording Mode(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)Use this mode when recording still pictureson a card.: Picture Playback Mode(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)Use this mode when playing back therecorded still picture on a card.: PC Mode(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)Use this mode when you want to connect theCamcorder to your Personal Computer.