Format; File No - Samsung SMX-C19BP User Manual

Format

Use this function if you want to delete all fi les completely or to correct problems on the storage media.
1. Press the Control button (
A message appears asking about formatting the memory card.
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2. Select "Yes."
The format is executed with a message.
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3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Submenu items
• Memory: Formats the built-in storage media. (SMX-C24 only)
• Card: Formats the memory card.
• Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the
power) during formatting. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium
may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting.
• If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it again.
• Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device.
Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder.
• Format the memory card in the following cases:
- before using a new memory card
- a memory card formatted/recorded on other devices
- when this camcorder cannot read the memory card
• A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted.
• If there is no storage media inserted, it can not be selected. Then it will be dimmed on the menu.

File No.

File numbers are assigned to recorded fi les in the order they were recorded.
1. Press the Control button (
2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control button (
OK button.
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Submenu items
• Series: Assigns fi le numbers in sequence even if the memory card is
replaced with another one or after formatting, or after deleting all
fi les. The fi le number is reset when a new folder is created.
• Reset: Resets the fi le number to 0001 even after formatting, deleting all
fi les or inserting a new memory card.
• When you set "File No." to "Series", each fi le is assigned with a different number so as to avoid
duplicating fi le names. This is convenient when you want to manage your fi les on a PC.
• For the detailed information about the structure of folders and fi les, see page 93.
/ ) "Format" OK button.
/ ) "File No." OK button.
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