TASCAM DR-100MKIII 153 – PreparationUsing an AC adapter (sold separately)As shown in the illustration, connect a TASCAM PS-P520E ACadapter (sold separately) to the unit's USB port and charge theunit.AC outletMicro-BUSB connectorTASCAMPS-P520E (sold separately)NOTEWhen the AC adapter is connected, power will be suppliedfrom the AC adapter. The unit can be used while it ischarging.CAUTIONNoise may occur when recording with a microphone if theunit is too close to the AC adapter. In such a case, keep suffi-cient distance between the AC adapter and the unit.Using an external battery pack (soldseparately)Connect a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (designed foruse with this unit and sold separately) to the recorder with a USBcable (A to Micro-B) as shown in the illustration. For details, seethe BP-6AA Owner’s Manual.TASCAM BP-6AA (sold separately)Micro-BUSB connectorCAUTIONThe unit cannot detect the remaining battery charge of aBP-6AA.Inserting and removing SD cardsCAUTION• SD cards that meet SD, SDHC or SDXC standards can be usedwith this unit.• A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work with thisunit can be found on our website (http://tascam.com/).Inserting the card1. Open the SD card slot cover.2. Insert an SD Card into the slot as shown in the illustrationuntil it clicks into place.3. Close the SD card slot cover.Removing the card1. Open the SD card slot cover.2. Press the SD card in gently and then release it to allow it tocome out.SD card write protection switchesSD cards have protection switches that prevent writing newdata to them.If you slide the protect switch to the LOCK position, file recordingand editing will not be possible. Unlock the write-protection inorder to record, erase and otherwise edit data on the card.Writable Write-protected