34Full Reset (Memory Initialize)Full reset (memory initialize) deletes all data, and resets all unit parameters to theirinitial defaults.The following are conditions when you should perform a full reset.• When you want to delete all memory data and return unit settings to their factorydefaults• When you forget your password and need to clear it• When a data error causes operational problems• Appearance of the message: “A problem with memory contents has been found...”Performing a Full ResetImportant• The following procedure deletes all data in memory. Be sure that data is backed up orthat you no longer need it before performing the following procedure.• If there is a CompactFlash card in the CASSIOPEIA’s slot, remove the card beforeperforming the full reset.1. Make sure that unit power is turned on.2. While holding down the [Power] button, use the stylus to hold down the RESETbutton for about two seconds.• This causes the following message to appear on the display screen.“Proceeding with this operation initializes memory. Press [Action] to proceed or[Start] to cancel.”3. Press the [Action] control.• This causes the following message to appear on the display screen.“Proceeding with this operation deletes all data stored in memory. Press [Action]to proceed or [Start] to cancel.”4. Press the [Action] control again.• This starts the full reset operation, which deletes all data in memory.• Pressing the [Action] control displays the Startup screen. Perform steps 5 through 6under “Initial Setup” on page 12 to set up the unit.You can abort the full reset operation while the messages in steps 2 and 3 are on thedisplay by pressing the [Start] button.