Sony DVCAM DSR-PD100AP Operating Instructions Manual page 97

Using the memory card slot – introduction
Notes on formatting
• Formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick" or PC card, including the
protected image data. Check the contents of the "Memory Stick" or PC card before
formatting.
• Be sure that the battery is fully charged when formatting a "Memory Stick" or PC card.
Formatting takes about three minutes maximum.
• Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows
"FORMATTING."
• "Memory Stick"s are formatted in the FAT-format for "Memory Stick" equipment that is
compatible with DCF standards. This camcorder is not compatible with DCF standards.
Format "Memory Stick"s with this camcorder before using. "Memory Stick"s can be used
as an external memory device of personal computers in the default format*. However, if
you format "Memory Stick"s with your personal computer, check the following:
– "Memory Stick"s formatted by Windows OS computers do not have a guaranteed
compatibility with this camcorder. If you intend to use them with this camcorder, format
them again using this camcorder.
– "Memory Stick"s formatted by Macintosh computers may not be used with this
camcorder. Be sure not to format them by Macintosh computers. (e.g., Mac OS format,
ProDOS format or DOS format)
* Adaptor equipment, such as the MSAC-PC2, is required.
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