Sony ILME-FR7, Help Manual

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Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILME-FR7 / ILME-FR7K
Formatting (Initializing) Memory Cards
If an unformatted memory card or a memory card that was formatted in a different specification is inserted, the message
“Media Needs to be Formatted” is displayed in the camera image panel.
Format the card using the following procedure.
Note
Formatting a memory card erases all data, including recorded video data and setup files.
Messages may appear during execution depending on the formatting process duration.
If formatting fails
Memory cards not supported by the unit cannot be formatted.
A warning message is displayed. Follow the instructions to replace the card with a supported memory card.
To use a card formatted on the unit in the slot of another device
First, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used.
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Select [TC/Media] > [Format Media] in the camera menu.
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Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B) (slot B), then select the formatting method (Full Format or Quick
Format).
A confirmation message appears.
[Full Format]: Initializes the media completely, including the data region and data management information.
[Quick Format]: Initializes the data management information of the media only.
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Select [Execute].
A message is displayed while formatting is in progress, and the access indicator is lit red.
When formatting ends, a completion message appears.
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