48VQT3W31Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium willbe erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 110,120)≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/transferred. (l 146)≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit tovibrations or shock.Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium willbe erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 110,120)1 Touch [FORMAT MEDIA].2 Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory].≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.≥ Perform a physical formatting of the SD card when the SD card is to be disposed/transferred. (l 146)≥ Perform a physical formatting of the built-in memory when this unit is to be disposed/transferred. (l 144)≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit tovibrations or shock.The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card can be checked.≥ When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recordingmode is displayed.≥ Touch [EXIT] to close the indication.[FORMAT CARD]Use this unit to format media.Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card maynot be used on this unit.[FORMAT MEDIA]Use this unit to format media.Formatting built-in memory is only available with this unit.Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. The card maynot be used on this unit.[CARD STATUS]HC-V500HC-V500MHC-V500
