131EUsing a Memory CardFormat new memory cards if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quicklyerase all still images on a memory card, including protected images.The SD Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has already been formatted for you.• Be cautious when formatting recorded memory cards. All images will be permanently erased.• If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to format them with thecamcorder, not a PC or other device.Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camcorder.1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.2. Select FORMAT.• CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear.3. Select EXECUTE.• Select CANCEL to cancel formatting.• FORMAT THIS CARD? NO YES appears to confirm.4. Select YES.• Formatting starts and NOW FORMATTING appears in the display.• If you select NO, you return to step 3.5. Close the menu.FORMATCARD OPER.( 18)+ PLAY(VCR)CARDFormatting a Memory Card