Do I need to initialize memory cards? (VIXIA HF G20 / LEGRIA HF G25)

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 preinitialized and contains music files for use as background music during playback. It also contains images used for the image mix function.

Caution

1. Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

Caution

2. Set the mode switch to ⋖M⋗ or ⋖CINEMA⋗.

3. Turn on the camcorder.

4. Touch [ ].

5. Touch [ ].

6. Touch [ ].

7. Drag your finger up and down bring [ Initialize / ] into the orange selection bar, and touch inside the frame on the right.

8. Touch [Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card A] or [Mem. Card B].

9. Touch [Initialize].

10. Touch [Yes] to start initialization.

Caution

11. Touch [OK].