117Using a Memory CardEFormatting a Memory CardFormat new memory cards, or when you get the message “CARD ERROR”. You canalso format a memory card to erase all data recorded on it.❍ Formatting a memory card erases all data, including protected images.❍ Images erased by formatting cannot be recovered.❍ If you use a memory card other than the supplied one, format it with thecamcorder.1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS].2. Select [FORMAT].[CANCEL] and [EXECUTE] appears.3. Select [EXECUTE].[ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED. FORMAT THIS CARD?], [NO] and [YES] appears.4. Select [YES] and close the menu.• Formatting starts.• Selecting [NO] brings you back to step 3.CARD PLAYCARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERAFORMATCARD OPERATIONS( 39)