Right Side Panel; Bottom Panel; Making Preparations; Installing Batteries - Tascam DR-40X Owner's Manual

Right side panel

k USB port
l microSD card slot

Bottom Panel

; Mono speaker
z Tripod or tilt foot mounting threads
(1/4-inch)
x Battery compartment cover
c Strap attachment
v Battery compartment

Making preparations

Installing batteries

While pressing the battery compartment cover on the back
of the unit, slide it open. Then, install batteries.
TIP
The TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter can also be used
with this unit.

Inserting a card

Open the microSD slot cover on the right side panel, and
insert a microSD card.

Turning the unit on

1.
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to
unlock it.
TIP
By sliding it toward HOLD, button operations can be
disabled, preventing misoperation during recording.
2.
Press and hold the ¤ (HOME) [8] button for several
seconds.
The first time the power is turned on after purchase,
setting screens like the following will open.
Formatting cards
Press the ENTER/MARK button to to execute.
CAUTION
Execution of formatting erases all data currently on the
card.
This message will not appear for cards that have already
been formatted.
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