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Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will
be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, disc etc. (l63)
≥When formatting is complete, press MENU button to exit the message screen.
≥Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/
transferred. (l86)
≥Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to
vibrations or shock.
The used space and remaining recor dable time of the SD card can be checked.
≥When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording
mode is displayed.
≥Press the MENU button to close the indication.
≥The SD card requires some space to store information and manage system files, so the
actual usable space is slightly less than the indicated value. The usable space is generally
calculated as 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The capacities of this unit, PCs and software are
expressed as 1GB=1,024k1,024 k1,024=1,073,741,824 bytes. Therefore, the indicated
value of the capacity appears to be smaller.
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when the mode is at the position)
If [DEMO MODE] is switched to [ON] and you press the MENU button when there is no SD
card inserted and while this unit is connected to the AC adaptor, the demonstration
automatically starts.
If any operation takes place, the demonstration is cancelled. However if no operations take
place for approx. 5minutes, the demonstration automatically starts again. To stop the
demonstration, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF] or insert an SD card.
This item is used to start the Optical Image Stabilizer demo.
(Only when the mode is at the position)
Select [O.I.S. DEMO] and press the ENTER button, the demonstration automatically starts.
When you press MENU button, the demonstration will be cancelled.
You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen.
[FORMAT CARD]Use this unit to format med ia.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card may
not be used on this unit.
[CARD STATUS][DEMO MODE] [ON]/[OFF]
[O.I.S. DEMO][LANGUAGE]