Additional Information155Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following:See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.Warning indicatorsE The battery is dead or nearly deadSlow flashing:•The battery is nearly dead.Depending on conditions, the E indicator may flash, even if there are five to 10minutes remaining. If this flashes, we recommend that you charge the battery orinstall the charged battery.Fast flashing:•The battery is dead (p. 10).•The battery is completely dead.Warning indicator as to tapeSlow flashing:•The tape is near the end.•No tape is inserted (p. 15).*•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (p. 15).*Fast flashing:•The tape has run out.*Z You need to eject the cassetteSlow flashing:•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (p. 15).*Fast flashing:•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 158).*•The tape has run out.*•The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 154).*% Moisture condensation has occurred*Fast flashing:•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with thecassette compartment open (p. 158).Warning indicator as to cassette memorySlow flashing:•No tape with cassette memory is inserted (p. 144).*Self-diagnosis display (p. 154)- The still image is protectedSlow flashing:•The still image is protected (p. 139).*Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”*Slow flashing:•No “Memory Stick” is inserted (p. 118).Fast flashing:• Unreadable “Memory Stick” is inserted.