Preparations 37NOTES• Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function:- Turning off the camcorder.- Opening the memory card slot cover.- Changing the position of the mode switch.- Changing the camcorder's operating mode.- Selecting the memory card as the memory for recording movies.Initializing the Built-in Memory (b 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(b only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.b At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initial-ized and contains music files for use as background music during play-back.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.bOperating modes:[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize f/g] 8[f Built-in Mem.] or [g Mem. Card] 8 [Initialize] 8[Complete Initialization]* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] 8 [a][FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize g] 8[Initialize] 8 [Complete Initialization]* 8 [Yes]** 8[OK] 8 [a]