Preparations
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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
(
B
only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
B
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-ini-
tialized 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.
2 Initialize the memory.
B
@
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.
SCN
0
>
[
1
Other Settings]
>
q
>
[Initialize
&
/
8
]
>
[
&
Built-in Mem.] or [
8
Mem. Card]
>
[Initialize]
>
[Complete Initialization]
1
>
[Yes]
2
>
[OK]
>
[
X
]
0
>
[
1
Other Settings]
>
q
>
[Initialize
8
]
>
[Initialize]
>
[Complete Initialization]
1
>
[Yes]
2
>
[OK]
>
[
X
]
COP
Y
