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Preventing data on a memory card from being
recovered
Unintelligible data can be written on a
memory card, making it difficult to recover
any original data. It is impossible to delete
all data completely, even if you format the
memory card. Therefore, when you dispose
of or transfer the memory card, it is
recommended that you use the following
procedure to erase the media.
b
Notes
• If you perform this operation, all stored data is
deleted. To avoid the loss of important images,
you should save them before formatting the
media.
• You cannot perform this operation unless you
connect the AC Adapter to the wall outlet (wall
socket).
• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adapter.
Do not disconnect the AC Adapter during the
operation.
• Do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your
camcorder during this operation.
1
Connect the AC Adapter and the
power cord (mains lead) to the DC
IN jack of your camcorder and the
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 22).
2
Press the MENU button.
3
Select
(SYSTEM)
t
[MEDIA
FORMAT] with the SEL/SET dial.
4
Select the memory card to format.
The format screen appears.
5
Select [Empty]
t
.
b
Notes
• It may take from several minutes to several
hours to erase data, depending on the capacity.
You can check the actual time required on the
LCD screen.
• If you stop the operation while [Executing...] is
displayed, be sure to complete the operation by
performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or emptying
before you use the memory card again.
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