Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 Handbook page 78

To avoid the loss of important images, you

should save them before formatting the
recording media.
Protected movies and photos will also be

deleted.
While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close

the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the
camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject
the memory card from your camcorder. (The
access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting
memory card.)
To prevent data on the internal
recording media from being recovered
(HDR-CX160/CX180)
[Empty] allows you to write unintelligible
data onto the internal recording media 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].
When the internal recording media is
selected on the [Format] screen, touch
[Empty].
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Notes
Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall

socket). You cannot perform [Empty] unless
you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
To avoid the loss of important images, they

should be saved on a computer or other devices
before performing [Empty].
Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.

Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the
operation.
While deleting data, do not apply any vibrations

or shocks to your camcorder.
You can check the time that the camcorder will

take to delete data on the LCD screen.
If you stop performing [Empty] while

[Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the
operation by performing [Format] or [Empty]
when you use the camcorder next time.
Repair Img. DB F.
See page 88, 92.
File Number
You can select the way to assign file number
of photos.
 Series
Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence.
The file number becomes larger each time
you record a photo.
Even if the memory card is replaced with
another one, the file number is assigned in
sequence.
Reset
Assigns file numbers in sequence, following
the largest file number existing on the
recording medium.
When the memory card is replaced with
another one, the file number is assigned for
each memory card.
Data Code
During playback, your camcorder displays
the information (Date/Time, Camera
Data) recorded automatically at the time of
recording.
 Off
Data code is not displayed.
Date/Time
Displays the date and time.
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