Canon HF M40, HF M400, HF M41 8[a], Operating modes:, 44 Š Preparations, Initializing the Memory, 2 Initialize the memory, [FUNC.]1 8 [MENU] 8 68 [Initialize g]

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

( only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains. At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-ini-

tialized and contains music files for use as background music and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).

Operating modes:

1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

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

2 Initialize the memory.[FUNC.]1 8 [MENU] 8 68 [Initialize f/g] 8

[f Built-in Mem.], [4 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] 8[Initialize] 8[Complete Initialization]2 8[Yes]3 8[OK]

8[a][FUNC.]1 8 [MENU] 8 68 [Initialize g] 8

[4 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] 8 [Initialize] 8 [Complete Initialization]2 8 [Yes]3 8 [OK] 8 [a]

1Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.

2Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory.

3If 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.

44 Š Preparations