Formatting A Card - Sharp VL-Z900H-S Operation Manual

Formatting a Card

Available modes:
Card Camera, Card Playback
Before using a commercially available card
with this camcorder, you must first have it
formatted. Also, if any of the following
warning indicators displays, you will need to
format your card.
• "FORMAT MEMORY CARD"
• "MEMORY CARD ERROR"
• "MEMORY CARD READ ERROR"
• "CANNOT STORE DATA"
Notes:
• Formatting a card erases all stored images,
including delete-protected images. Be sure
to backup important data on your computer
or other media before formatting the card
(see pages 92–97).
• Do not remove the power source during
formatting, as this may cause damage to the
camcorder or card. It is recommended that
you use the AC outlet for the power supply.
• The example screens shown are for Card
Camera mode.
1
In Card Camera or Card Playback
mode, press the MENU button to
display the menu screen.
2
Press l or m on the Operation
button to select ~, then press the
centre of the Operation button.
3
Press l or m to select "FORMAT",
then press the centre of the Opera-
tion button.
• To cancel formatting, press l or m
to select "RETURN", then press the
centre of the Operation button.
O T H E RS 2
F ORMAT
POW E R S A V E
1 2 H 2 4 H /
D A T E D I S P .
S E T T I NG
R E T U R N
F ORMA T
4
Press l or m to select "YES", then
press the centre of the Operation
button to begin formatting.
• The menu screen displays when
formatting finishes.
5
Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.
Notes:
• The supplied card is preformatted for
immediate use.
• Use this camcorder to format a card. The
camcorder may not recognize the images
on a card formatted by a computer or other
equipment.
EXECUT E
O F F
2 4 H
D A T E + T I ME
2 . 6 2 0 0 5 .
1 0 3 0 : : 0 0
A L L DA T A W I L L
B E E RA S E D .
NO
Y E S
S E L E C T S E T
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