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Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files for use as background music during playback.
Caution
- Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA’s software. For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA’s software.
- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer the music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card. Refer to About the music files for the folder structure of the memory card.
1. Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
Caution
Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.
2. Turn on the camcorder.
3. Press the ⋖FUNC.⋗ button.
4. Select the [ 
5. Select the [ 
6. Select the [Initialize] and press ⋖SET⋗.
7. Select the [Built-in Mem.](built-in memory) or [Mem. Card](memory card) and press ⋖SET⋗.
8. Select the [Quick Initialization] or [Complete Initialization] and press ⋖SET⋗.
[Quick Initialization]: Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data.
[Complete Initialization]: Erases all data completely.
9. Select the [Yes] and press ⋖SET⋗.
Caution
If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can press ⋖SET⋗ to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem.
10. Select the [OK] and press ⋖SET⋗.
11. Prass ⋖FUNC.⋗ and close the menu.