JVC GC-S1 manual Initializing the Storage Media, Protect Delete Copy Format EX I T, Preparation

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Initializing the Storage Media

Since the camera is a microcomputer-controlled device, external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. For example, when a still image you shot is stored in memory, the above may cause the following: Although the remaining number of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible, a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting.

In such a case, initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 4 below. Please note that initialization deletes all the still images (including ones for which you performed the “Protect” function) stored in memory. If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory, before initialization first transfer them to a PC and save them. If image data is corrupt, transfer is impossible. Normally, it is not necessary to initialize a Compact Flash card. However, if a malfunction occurs (for example, if the image you shot cannot be played back), then initialize the Compact Flash card.

NOTE:

Switch the camera off with the Power Dial before installing a Compact Flash card.

Preparation

Insert the Compact Flash card to be initialized.

Turn the Power Dial, while pressing its Lock
1 Button, to “	PLAY	” and push the MENU Jog

Dial.

•The PLAY MENU Screen appears.

PLAY MENU Screen

PLAY MENU PLAY MODE F I LE

COMM . MODE EX I T

FI LE

PROTECT

DELETE

COPY

FORMAT

EX I T

Power Dial

OFFY

A

L

P

Lock Button

MENU Jog Dial

FILE Screen

2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “FILE” and push it.

•The FILE Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “FORMAT” and push it.

4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “EXECUTE” and push it.

•The message “FORMATTING IN PROGRESS” is displayed and formatting starts.

•When “NO IMAGES STORED” is displayed, formatting is complete.

CAUTION

● Do not perform any other operation (such as

turning off the camera) during initialization,

as this may cause the camera's built-in

memory to be corrupted. Also, be sure to use

FORMAT
EXECUTE	FORMAT Screen
EX I T

NOTES:

the optional AC power adapter, as the

camera’s built-in memory or the Compact

Flash card may be corrupted if the batteries

become exhausted during initialization.

● If the built-in memory is initialized, the preset

frames (☞ pg. 42) will be lost. If this occurs,

consult your nearest JVC dealer. It is still

possible to shoot and play back images

without the preset frames.

●After initializing, all images stored in the compact flash card, including those which have been protected, are cleared. Be sure to transfer important images to a PC before proceeding with initialization. However, if image data is corrupt, it cannot be transferred to a PC.

●Initializing a Compact Flash card does not clear images stored in the camera’s built-in memory.

●If the message “PLEASE INITIALIZE” appears, the built-in memory needs to be initialized. Without inserting a Compact Flash card, perform steps 1 through 4.

●When a Compact Flash card is not installed, “FORMAT” normally cannot be selected. If it can be selected, then the built-in memory is malfunctioning. When this occurs, make a back-up of the stored image data before initializing.