Samsung SMX-F40SP Format, Submenu Items, Press the MENU button, Press the MENU button to exit the menu, 4.Press the MENU button to exit the menu

Format

Use this function if you want to delete all fi les completely or to correct problems on the storage media.

PRECHECK!

After formatting, the speed of the storage media becomes more stable. However, ensure that formatting can delete all fi les on the storage media including protected fi les and all settings can be restored.

1.Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “Settings”  Control joystick (//OK)  “Format.”

2.Select the desired storage media with the Control joystick (/) and then press the OK button. (SMX-F43/F44 only)

3.A message appears asking for your confi rmation.• Select "Yes" using the Control joystick (//OK).

4.Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items

STBY 0:00:00 [475Min]

SCENE
Settings
Storage Info
Format
File No.	:
Exit	Select

items		contents	on-screen
			display
“Int. Memory”	Formats the built-in memory.
(SMX-F43/F44			-
only)
“Card”	Formats a memory card.		-

•Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting.

•If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it again.

•Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device. Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder.

•Format the memory card in the following cases:

-before using a new memory card

-a memory card formatted/recorded on other devices

-when this camcorder cannot read the memory card

•A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted.

•If there is no storage media inserted, it can not be selected and will be dimmed in the menu.

•You cannot format when the battery power is insuffi cient. It is recommended to use the AC power

adaptor to avoid power-loss while formatting. 81