66 TASCAM DP-24SD12 - SD Card ManagementFull formatting an SD cardUse the FULL FORMAT item to full format an SD card. UsingFULL FORMAT erases all files on the card and automaticallycreates new MUSIC, UTILITY, and AudioDepot folders, as well asthe dp-24.sys file that is necessary to use the SD card with thisunit.With Full Format, memory errors are checked during theformatting. The full format takes longer than the quick format.This operation will execute the Full Format of an SD card.CAUTIONThis operation erases all the data from the SD card. Thisoperation cannot be undone.Confirm that you will not lose important data before fullformatting a card.1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button toopen the MENU screen.2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t)buttons to select (green highlight) FORMAT, and then pressthe F4 (t) button.The Quick Format/Full Format selection screen appears.3. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select FULL FORMAT andpress the F4 (t) button.A confirmation message (FULL FORMAT) appears.4. Press the F2 (YES) button to execute the full format. If youwant to cancel the full format, press the F1 (NO) button.5. Once the full format is completed, the display returns to theFORMAT menu screen.NOTEWhen a card is formatted, a song is automatically created inthe MUSIC folder.
