Initializing The Memory - Canon VIXIA HF G10 Instruction Manual

Using a Memory Card

Initializing the Memory

Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize
a memory card or the built-in memory to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files for use as
background music and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).
Operating modes:
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1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
• Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.
2 Open the initialization screen for the desired memory.
[FUNC.] [MENU]
[7 Mem. Card B]
• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.
• In the initialization screen, touch [Complete Initialization] to physically erase all the data rather than
just clear the file allocation table of the memory.
3 Touch [Yes].
• If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the
initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used
without any problem.
4 Touch [OK] and then touch [a].
IMPORTANT
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be
recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device (0 125).
• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and images you may have
transferred to the card. (The music files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in
memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder
Supplemental Disc to the memory card:
- Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA's software. For details, refer to the Software Guide
(PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA's software.
- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied
Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card. Refer to About the music files (0 178) for
the folder structure of the memory card.
• At the time of purchase, Eye-Fi cards contain the necessary network configuration software. Be
sure to install the software and complete the required configuration setup before you initialize the
Eye-Fi card prior to using it with this camcorder.
[Initialize f/g]
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[Initialize]
[f Built-in Mem.], [4 Mem. Card A] or