Preventing Data On The Internal Memory From Being Recovered - Sony Handycam HDR-TG5E Handbook

Preventing data on the
internal memory from
being recovered
[ EMPTY] allows you to write
unintelligible data onto the internal
memory of the camcorder. In this way,
it may become more difficult to recover
any original data. When you dispose of or
transfer the camcorder, it is recommended
that you perform [ EMPTY].
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Notes
If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are
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deleted. To avoid the loss of important images,
they should be saved (p. 59, see Operating
Guide too) before performing [
You cannot perform [
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connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket).
Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
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Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the
operation.
While performing [
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any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
"Handycam" Station Cradle and
the wall outlet (wall socket).
If you do not use the "Handycam" Station
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Cradle, connect the AC Adaptor to the
camcorder (p. 19), then proceed to step 3.
2
Set the camcorder onto the
"Handycam" Station Cradle.
3
Open the LCD screen to turn on
your camcorder.
4
(MENU)  [MEDIA
Touch
FORMAT] (under
MEDIA] category)  [INT.
EMPTY].
EMPTY] unless you
EMPTY], do not apply
[MANAGE
MEMORY].
The [ FORMAT] screen appears.
5
Touch [EMPTY].
The [ EMPTY] screen appears.
6
Touch [YES]  [YES] 
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Notes
The actual performing time for [
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about 40 minutes.
If you stop performing [
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[Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the
operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT]
or [ EMPTY] when you use the camcorder
next time.

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EMPTY] is
EMPTY] while