Format

Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media.

1.Touch the Menu ( ) tab ￿ Other setting () ￿ “Format.”

2.Touch the desired submenu item. (HMX-S15/S16 only)

A message appears asking for your confirmation.

3.Touch the “Yes” ￿ “Yes.”

The format is executed with a message.

4.To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. Submenu item (HMX-S15/S16 only)

Internal Memory: Formats the internal memory.

Card: Formats the memory card.

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Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure to use the provided AC power adapter, as the storage media may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting.

If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it again.

• Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device.

Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder.

A memory card with the protection tab set to lock cannot be formatted. ￿page 33

If there is no storage media inserted, it can not be selected and its name will be dimmed on the menu.

File No.

File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the numbering option you select.

1.Touch the Menu ( ) tab ￿ Other setting () ￿ “File No.”

2.Touch the desired submenu item.

3.To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

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Submenu items



Series : Assigns file numbers in sequence even after you replace or format the storage media or delete all files. Each file is given a unique file number that allows convenient image management on a PC.

Reset : Resets the file number to 0001 after you run format, delete all files, or insert a new memory card.

When you set “File No.” to “Series.” each file is assigned a different number to avoid duplicating file names. This

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numbering scheme is very useful when you want to manage your files on a computer.

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