HD Camcorder Manual

42  Preparations
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 pre-
initialized and contains music files for use as background music and
images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).
Operating modes:
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the
initialization is completed.
2Press .
3 Initialize the memory.
&/%
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1
Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear
the file allocation table of the memory.
2
If 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.
[ Other Settings] > q > [Initialize &/*] >
[& Built-in Mem.] or [* Mem. Card] > [Initialize] >
[Complete Initialization]
1
> [Yes]
2
> [OK] > [X]
[ Other Settings] > q > [Initialize *] >
[Initialize] > [Complete Initialization]
1
> [Yes]
2
> [OK] >
[X]
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