Canon VIXIA HF R21 VIXIA HF R20 / HF R21 / HF R200 Instruction Manual - Page 41

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 (/ only) 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 during playback. It also contains images used for the image mix function. Operating modes: 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 Initialize the memory. / [FUNC.]1 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize f/g] 8 [f Built-in Mem.], [4 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] 8 [Initialize] 8 [Complete Initialization]2 8 [Yes]3 8 [OK] 8 [a] [FUNC.]1 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize g] 8 [4 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] 8 [Initialize] 8 [Complete Initialization]2 8 [Yes]3 8 [OK] 8 [a] 1 Only when performing the procedure in mode. 2 Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory. 3 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. Preparations Š 41