Panasonic AG-HMC80PJ Basic Operating Instructions - Page 36

Basic Operations Basic shooting operations Preparing for recording 1 Set the camera's power switch to OFF. (Page 30) • Check that the mode lamp is off. 2 Slide the card cover upwards to open. AUTO MANUAL MENU ENTER FUNC/EXEC PAGE/ADV ACCESS lamp · Flashes during SD Memory Card access (recognition, recording, playback, deletion, etc.). For details, see "SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp". 3 Fully insert an SD Memory Card into the card slot. • Insert the card in the direction shown until it clicks into place. AUTO MANUAL MENU ENTER FUNC/EXEC PAGE/ADV • Do not perform any of the following operations while the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp is flashing. Performing these operations may damage the SD Memory Card or its contents, or cause the camera to fail to operate correctly. � Opening the card door and removing the SD Memory Card � Switching off the power � Removing the battery � Connecting or disconnecting the USB connection cable � Shaking or striking the camera • Always format SD Memory Cards that have been used in other devices when first using them with this camera. (Pages 28, 76 of Vol.2) • If "CHECK CARD" is displayed on the viewfinder, please remove the SD Memory Card and insert it again. SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp This lamp lights or flashes during memory card access. Lit: Card inserted, read/write possible Flashing (fast): Recognizing Flashing (slow): Accessing (during recording/ playback/reading) Off: C ard not inserted, unformatted card inserted, write protected card inserted AUTO MANUAL MENU ENTER FUNC/EXEC 4 Close the SD Memory Card cover. • Ensure that the cover firmly clicks into place. PAGE/ADV SD Memory Card access lamp 36