14 TASCAM DR-44WL3 – PreparationShutting down (standby mode)When the unit is turned on, slide the HOLD/ switch of theleft side panel in the direction, and when the TASCAMDR-44WL shutting down appears, release the switch.The power turns off after the unit completes its shutdownprocess.CAUTIONAlways use the HOLD/ switch to turn the power off.Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable(AC adapter GPE053B included with the unit or USB cable)accidentally while the unit is operating. If you do so, the unitcannot shut down properly and all recordings, settings andother data will be lost. Any lost data and/or settings cannotbe restored.Resume functionThe DR-44WL is equipped with a resume function to locate theprevious position (or time) when the power was turned off.Turn the power on and press the 7/9 button to play backfrom the previous file position (time) when the power wasturned off.NOTEThe position is recorded in the SD card. The resume functiondoes not work if the SD card is replaced or formatted.Setting the date/timeThe DR-44WL uses its internal clock to record the date and timeto the recorded files.1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.2. Using the wheel, select (highlight) SYSTEM menu itemand press the ENTER/MARK or / button.The SYSTEM screen is displayed.3. Use the wheel to select DATE/TIME and press theENTER/MARK or / button.Exec appears selected for the DATE/TIME item.4. Press the ENTER/MARK button to open the DATE/TIME screen.5. Press the . button or / button to move the cursor(highlighted area), and use the wheel to change values.6. Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the change andreturn to the SYSTEM screen.NOTEThe file name will include the set date/time. (See “Settingthe file name type” on page 56.)CAUTIONThe date and time setting can only be maintained for a fewminutes if the battery power becomes low or the unit is notpowered by the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) includedwith the unit or USB cable.When using batteries, we recommend to replace thembefore they are completely drained.Inserting and removing SD cardsInserting the SD cardNOTEWhen the product is purchased, the SD card slot has an SDcard already installed. If you want to use this SD card torecord and play tracks, there is no need to reinstall it.1. Open the SD card slot cover on the left side panel.2. Insert the SD card into the slot as shown in the followingillustration until it clicks into place.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.