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Using a Memory Card

Initializing the Memory

Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.

At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files for use as background music and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).

Operating modes:

1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

• Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.

2Open the initialization screen for the desired memory.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 6 [Initialize f/g] [fBuilt-in Mem.], [4 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] [Initialize]

•Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.

•In the initialization screen, touch [Complete Initialization] to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory.

3Touch [Yes].

•If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem.

4 Touch [OK] and then touch [a].

IMPORTANT

•Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device (0132).

•Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and images you may have transferred to the card. (The music files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card:

-Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA’s software. For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA’s software.

-Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card. Refer to About the music files (0185) for the folder structure of the memory card.

•At the time of purchase, Eye-Fi cards contain the necessary network configuration software. Be sure to install the software and complete the required configuration setup before you initialize the Eye-Fi card prior to using it with this camcorder.