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System setting

FORMAT

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

After formatting, the speed of the storage media becomes more stable. However, ensure that formatting can delete all files on the storage media including protected files and all settings can be restored.

• Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation

(such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure to

use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may be

corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting.

• If the recording medium 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.

• Format the memory card in the following cases:

1.Press the MENU button Control (Left/Right) button “Settings”

Control (Up/Down/OK) button

“Format.”

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Settings

 

Storage Info

 

Format

 

File No.

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- Before using a new memory card

- If the memory card was formatted on other devices

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If the memory card was used to record on other devices

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If the camcorder cannot read the memory card

• A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be

2. Select the desired storage media with the Control (Up/Down)

button, and then press the OK button. (SMX-F53/F54 only)

3.A message appears asking for your confirmation.

Select "Yes" using the Control (Left/Right/OK) button.

4.Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

formatted.

• If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will

be dimmed in the menu.

• You cannot format when the battery power is insuffi cient. We

recommend you use the AC power adaptor to avoid loss of power

while formatting.

Submenu Items

Items

Use

On-screen

display

 

 

Int. Memory

To format the built-in memory.

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(SMX-F/F4 only)

 

 

“Card”

To format a memory card.

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