Using an SD Card
NOTES
•To remove the SD card: Push the SD card once to release it. When the SD card springs out, pull it all the way out.
40• If you set the [wOther Functions] >[Media Access LED] function to [Off], the access indicators will not illuminate.
Initializing an SD Card
The first time you use an SD card with this camcorder, initialize it first. You can also initialize an SD card to permanently delete all the data it contains.
When initializing an SD card, you can select quick initialization, which clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data, or complete initialization, which deletes all data completely.
Operating modes: 
1 Open the [Initialize Media] submenu.
[wOther Functions] >[Initialize Media]
2 Select [*A] or [*B] and then press the joystick.
3 Select [Complete] (complete initialization) or [Quick] (quick initialization) and then press the joystick.
4 Select [OK] and then press the joystick.
[wOther Functions]
[Initialize Media]
•If you are using the [Complete] initialization option, press the joystick twice to cancel the operation while it is in progress. You can use the SD card but all data will be erased.
5 When the confirmation message appears, press the joystick.
• The SD card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased.
IMPORTANT
•Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all data, including custom picture files. Lost data cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance.
•Depending on the SD card, the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes.
NOTES
•If you set an assignable button to [Initialize Media] (A89), you can press the button to open the initialization submenu.