Formatting (Initializing) Microsd Cards - Tascam Portacapture X8 Reference Manual

o Date and time settings can also be changed using the GENERAL
SETTINGS screen > SYSTEM page > DATE/TIME item.

Formatting (initializing) microSD cards

The following message will appear if an unformatted card is loaded.
Tap QUICK FORMAT or ERASE FORMAT to start formatting.
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Tap QUICK FORMAT or ERASE
FORMAT
o We recommend using ERASE FORMAT when formatting microSD
cards the first time they are used with this unit.
o After formatting completes successfully, the LAUNCHER (app selec-
tion) screen will open.
CAUTION
Formatting will erase all data on a microSD card.
Back up to a computer, for example before formatting a card.
NOTE
o Formatting can also be executed using the GENERAL SETTINGS
screen > SYSTEM page > MEDIA FORMAT item. (page 11)
o Using the ERASE FORMAT option might improve writing performance
that has decreased due to repeated use. If "Write error. Recording will
continue. " or "Card speed reduced. Check BOF mark. " appears during
recording, format the card using the ERASE FORMAT option.
o ERASE FORMAT checks the memory for errors while formatting, so it
takes more time than QUICK FORMAT.
Tap YES
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