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.

• 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.

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 [ ].

5. Touch [Menu].

6. Touch [ ].

7. Drag your finger up and down bring [ Initialize ^*/ ] into the orange selection bar, and touch inside the frame on the right.

8. Touch [Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card A^*] or [Mem. Card B^*].

9. Touch [Initialize].

10. Touch [Yes] to start initialization.

Reference:

• 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.

• 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].

^*HF-S20 and HF-S21 only