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 preinitialized 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 Press .

3 Initialize the memory.

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[ Other Settings] >q>[Initialize &/*] > [&Built-in Mem.] or [*Mem. Card] >[Initialize] > [Complete Initialization]1 >[Yes]2 >[OK] >[X]

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[ Other Settings] >q>[Initialize *] >[Initialize] >[Complete Initialization]1 >[Yes]2 >[OK] >[X]

1Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory.

2If 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.

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