42 EN Managing Files (Continued)
Cleaning Up a Recording Medium
Writing speed of recording media tends to become slow after long periods of repeated use. To regain the speed, execute cleanup periodically. The cleanup function is equivalent to a PC’s “Defragmentation” function.
Preparation:
●Set the power switch to 
or 
.
●Be sure to use the provided AC adapter for the power supply when cleaning up a recording medium. ( pg. 14)
1
DIS
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING
DATE/DISPLAY
REGISTER EVENT
EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL
2 Select and set items as follows.
[REC MEDIA SETTING] 
[CLEAN UP]
Select
Set | HDD |
| SD |
3 Select [HDD] or [SD].
Select | CLEAN UP? | |
| THIS PROCESS MAY | |
Set | TAKE A WHILE. | |
EXECUTE | ||
| ||
| CANCEL | |
|
|
4 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
Set
●When cleanup is finished, [CLEANING UP COMPLETED] appears. Press 49 to complete the operation.
●Depending on the hard disk drive it may take several minutes for the cleanup process to be completed.
Resetting the File Number
By resetting the file number (name), a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously recorded files.
Preparation:
●Set the power switch to 
or 
.
1
DIS
CAMERA SETTING
BASIC SETTING
REC MEDIA SETTING
DATE/DISPLAY
REGISTER EVENT
EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL
2 Select and set items as follows.
[REC MEDIA SETTING] 
[NO. RESET]
Select | 0 |
Set | VIDEO |
| IMAGE |
|
|
3 Select the file type ([VIDEO] or [IMAGE]).
Select
EXECUTE NO. RESET
FOR VIDEO FILES
Set
EXECUTE
CANCEL
4 Select [EXECUTE].
Select
Set