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Formatting Cards
Normally you need not format (initialize) the SD Memory Card and PC Card HDD. An
SD Memory Card that has been formatted to FAT32* specifications cannot be used,
so transfer any important data to a PC, then format the card on this unit.
Format the SD Memory Card
1
Display the menu. (p. 19)
• See page 20 for menu details.
2
Press
to select "SD-
FORMAT", then press SET.
3
Press
to select "YES", then
press SET.
• Selected item flashes until SET is
pressed.
• Press MENU to redisplay menu.
4
Press
to select "YES", then
press SET.
• To cancel format, select "NO".
* If an SD Memory Card formatted to FAT 32 specifications is
inserted, "CAN'T USE FAT32 SDCARD" will be displayed
followed by a format confirmation message.
– Note –
• If "FORMAT ERROR" is displayed, remove the SD Memory Card and reinsert it. Then, repeat
formatting procedure. If error reoccurs, the SD Memory Card may be damaged.
• SD Memory Card can also be formatted on some digital cameras. Refer to digital camera
manual.
Caution regarding SD Memory Card Formatting
* SD Memory Cards formatted under Windows XP may be FAT 32 format because FAT 32 is the
default format selected for this OS. This unit and many digital camera types do not support
FAT 32. A FAT 32 formatted SD Memory Card should be reformatted on this unit or a digital
camera.
22
YES
NO
FORMAT?
YES
NO
MENU
/SET
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