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Formatting a memory card (Format)
The format function works only in
M.Player
mode.
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You can use the format functions to completely delete all images and options
on the memory card, including protected images.
The format function restores the memory card to its initial state.
1.
Set the
Select
switch to
CArD
.
2.
Press the
MODE
button to set
Player
( ).
3.
Press the
MENU
button.
The menu list will appear.
4.
Move the
Joystick (
▲
/
▼
)
up or down to select
"Memory"
, then press the
Joystick
.
5.
Move the
Joystick (
▲
/
▼
)
up or down to select
"Format"
, then press the
Joystick
.
A message
"All files will be deleted! Do you want to format?"
is displayed.
6.
Move the
Joystick (
/
)
left or right to select
"Yes"
or
"No"
, then press the
Joystick
.
"Complete!"
is displayed when the format is completed.
7.
To exit, press the
MENU
button.
If you execute the format function, all photo images/moving images will be erased completely and cannot
be recovered.
Formatting the memory card using a different device will cause memory card read errors.
Do not turn the power off in the middle of the formatting.
A memory card with the protection tab set to save will not be formatted.
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Do not format the memory card on a PC.
"Not formatted!"
message may appear if a memory card
formatted on a PC is inserted in the camcorder.
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Move
Select
Exit
MENU
Delete
M.Player Mode
M.Play Select
Delete All
Protect
Print Mark
Format
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Yes
No
All files will be deleted !
Do you want to format?
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