MicroTrack II | User Guide |
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Formatting the Recording Media
MicroTrack II records directly to CF cards or Microdrives. In both cases, these mediums must be formatted before they can be used. MicroTrack II can format media with the following procedure:
►NOTE: Formatting a CF card or Microdrive will erase all of its data. Thus, formatting can be used as a method for deleting the entire contents of a card or drive.
Formatting Using MicroTrack II
1.Turn on MicroTrack II.
2.Insert your media, either a CF card or Microdrive, into MicroTrack II. The unit will reboot.
3.After MicroTrack II has rebooted, press down on the [NAV] wheel until “System” is selected, then press in on the [NAV] wheel.
4.Press down on the [NAV] wheel until “Format Media” is selected, then press in on the [NAV] wheel.
5.The screen will show “Format Media.” Press in on the [NAV] wheel to continue.
6.When the process is finished, “Format complete.” will be shown on the display. Press the [MENU] button twice to return to the Main Menu.
You can also use your computer to format your MicroTrack II CF card or Microdrive. See Chapter 5, “Using MicroTrack II with a Computer” for more information.