Formatting a Card

Available mode:

Card Camera

Before using a commercially available card with this camcorder, you must first have it formatted. Also, if any of the following warning indicators displays, you will need to format your card.

“FORMAT MEMORY CARD”

“MEMORY CARD ERROR”

“MEMORY CARD READ ERROR”

“CANNOT STORE DATA”

Notes:

Formatting a card erases all stored images, including delete-protected images. Be sure to backup important data on your computer or other media before formatting the card (see pages 82–84).

Do not remove the power source during formatting, as this may cause damage to the camcorder or card. It is recommended that you use the AC outlet for the power supply.

1 In Card Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

2 Select “MENU”, then “EXECUTE” by using the Operation button (see page 32).

3 Press l or m to select ~, then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select “FORMAT”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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E X E C U T E

F O RMA T

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S E T T I N G

 

R E T U R N

 

5 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

To cancel formatting, press l or m to select “RETURN”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

F ORMA T

A L L DA T A W I L L

B E E RA S E D .

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6 Press l or m to select “YES”, then press the centre of the Operation button to begin formatting.

The menu screen displays when formatting finishes.

7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

Notes:

The card supplied with VL-Z5 is preformatted for immediate use.

Use this camcorder to format a card. The camcorder may not recognize the images on a card formatted by a computer or other equipment.

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Sharp VL-Z5E operation manual Formatting a Card, Menu screen displays when formatting finishes