Do I need to initialize the memory card? (VIXIA mini / LEGRIA mini)
20-Aug-2013
8201882700
Solution
Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
CAUTION
Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance.
1. Make sure the camcorder has sufficient power to complete the operation.
- Insert a fully charged battery pack or use the optional CA-110 Compact Power Adapter.
- Do not remove the power source while initialize memory cards.
2. Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camcorder.
3. Touch [ 
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4. 
Drag your finger left/right to bring the [Other Settings] menu into the center, then 
touch the icon to open it.
Drag your finger left/right to bring the [Other Settings] menu into the center, then touch the icon to open it.
5. Touch [ 
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6. Drag your finger up/down to bring [Initialize 
] into the orange selection bar, and then touch the button.
Drag your finger up/down to bring [Initialize ] into the orange selection bar, and then touch the button.
7. Touch [Initialize].
8. Touch [Yes] to start initialization.
REFERENCE
- If you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory, touch [Complete Initialization], then 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.
9. Touch [OK].
10. Touch [ 
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