4 − Preparations22 TASCAM SS-CDR1About the door lockYou can use the included Security Screw to lock theCompactFlash card slot door.Use a screwdriver to install or remove the Security Screw.Removing the cardBefore you remove the card, turn the power off or stop theSS-CDR1’s operation. Never remove the card while record-ing is in progress (while the CF indicator is blinking).1 If the door is locked, use a screwdriver to removethe door lock screw.2 Open the CompactFlash card slot door.3 Press the square button located at the right of thecard slot; the button will protrude.4 Push the protruding square button, and the cardwill be partially ejected.5 Grasp the card and pull it out.Inserting a CompactFlash cardIn order to record or play back on the SS-CDR1, aCompactFlash card must be inserted in the front panelCompactFlash card slot.TIPYou can insert a card at any time, regardless ofwhether the power is on or off, and regardless of thecurrent device selection.1 Open the door of the CompactFlash card slot.2 Insert a CF card in the correct orientation.Insert the card with its label facing up and its contactsfacing in.3 Close the door.NOTEIf the slot door will not close, remove the card, pressthe square button located at the right of the slot, andthen insert the card once again.If the current device is CF, and the card was inserted whilethe power was on, the display will indicate MEDIAREADING.If you insert a card while the power is off, and then turnthe power on, the startup screen will appear and then thedisplay will indicate MEDIA READING.