148EUsing a Memory CardFormatting a Memory CardSELECTFormat new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or topermanently and quickly erase all the still images/movies on a memory card,including protected still images/movies (this includes the pre-recorded cardmix sample images).The SD Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has already beenformatted for you.• Be cautious when formatting recorded memory cards. All stillimages/movies will be permanently erased.• If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to formatthem with the camcorder, not a PC or other device.Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camcorder.1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.2. Select FORMAT.• CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear.3. Select EXECUTE.• Select CANCEL to cancel formatting.• FORMAT THIS CARD? NO YES appears to confirm.4. Select YES.• Formatting starts.• If you select NO, you return to step 3.5. Close the menu.FORMATCARD OPER.( 38)+ PLAY(VCR)CARD
