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 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 during playback.
Attention:
- Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device.
- Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you may have transferred to the card.
- At the time of purchase, Eye-Fi cards contain the necessary network configuration software. Be sure to install the software and complete the required configuration setup before you initialize the Eye-Fi card prior to using it with this camcorder.
1. Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
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Important:
Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.
2. Set the mode switch to <M>.
3. Turn on the camcorder.
4. Touch [
].
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5. Touch [Menu].
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6. Touch [
].
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7.
Drag your finger up and down bring [ Initialize
*/
] into the orange selection bar,
and touch inside the frame on the right.
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8. Touch [Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card A*] or [Mem. Card B*].
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9. Touch [Initialize].
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10. Touch [Yes] to start initialization.
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Reference:
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Touch [Complete Initialization] this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory.
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If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [b] to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem.
11. Touch [OK].
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*HF-S20 and HF-S21 only