Preventing Data On Recording Media From Being Recovered - Sony nxcam HXR-NX3E Operating Manual

Preventing data on
recording media from
being recovered
Unintelligible data can be written on
recording media. Thus, it may become
more difficult to recover any original data.
It is impossible to delete all data
completely, even if you format the
recording media. Therefore, when you
dispose of or transfer the recording media,
it is recommended that you perform the
[Empty] operation.
b Notes
• If you perform this operation, all stored data are
deleted. To avoid the loss of important images,
you should save them before the operation.
• You cannot perform this operation unless you
connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket).
• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the
operation.
• Do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your
camcorder during this operation.
1
Connect your camcorder to the
wall outlet (wall socket) using the
AC Adaptor AC-L100C (supplied)
(p. 20).
2
Press the MENU button.
3
Select (OTHERS) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.
4
Select the recording media to be
formatted.
The format screen appears.
5
Touch [Empty] t
b Notes
• It may take from several minutes to several
hours to empty recording media, depending on
the capacity. You can check the actual time
required on the LCD screen.
• If you stop the operation while [Executing...] is
displayed, be sure to complete the operation by
performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or emptying
before you use the recording media next time.
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