8080FORMATUse Format if you want to delete all files completely or to correctproblems on the storage media.After formatting, the speed of the storage media becomes more stable.However, ensure that formatting can delete all files on the storage mediaincluding protected files and all settings can be restored.1. Press the MENU button Control(Left/Right) button “Settings” Control (Up/Down/OK) button “Format.”2. Select the desired storage mediawith the Control (Up/Down)button, and then press the OK button. (SMX-F53/F54 only)3. A message appears asking for your confirmation.Select "Yes" using the Control (Left/Right/OK) button.4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.•Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation(such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure touse the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium may becorrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting.If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it again.••Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device.Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder.Format the memory card in the following cases:- Before using a new memory card- If the memory card was formatted on other devices- If the memory card was used to record on other devices- If the camcorder cannot read the memory cardA memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not beformatted.If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and willbe dimmed in the menu.You cannot format when the battery power is insuffi cient. Werecommend you use the AC power adaptor to avoid loss of powerwhile formatting.•••••System settingSubmenu ItemsItems Use On-screendisplayInt. Memory(SMX-F/F4 only) To format the built-in memory. -“Card” To format a memory card. -SettingsFile No.Storage InfoFormatExitSTBY 0:00:00 [475Min]SelectSCENE: