Preparations 37Initializing the Built-in Memory (c only) or Memory CardInitialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for thefirst time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory(c only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.c At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-ini-tialized and contains music files for use as background music duringplayback.1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until theinitialization is completed.2 Initialize the memory.cd* Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clearthe file allocation table of the memory.** If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancelthe initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memorycan be used without any problem.Operating modes:[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize f/g] 8[f Built-in Mem.], [4 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B]8 [Initialize] 8 [Complete Initialization]* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK]8 [a][FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize g] 8[4 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] 8 [Initialize] 8[Complete Initialization]* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] 8 [a]
