Canon EOS C500 Instruction Manual - Page 45
Initializing the Recording Media, Select [CF A], [CF B] or [SD Card] and then press SET.
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Preparing Recording Media IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camera. 45 - Do not remove the SD card. • Turn off the camera before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing the SD card with the camera on may result in permanent data loss. • SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting an SD card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camera. Be sure to insert the SD card as described in step 3. NOTES • To remove the SD card: Push the SD card once to release it. When the SD card springs out, pull it all the way out. • If you set the [w Other Functions] > [Media Access LED] function to [Off], the access indicators will not illuminate. Initializing the Recording Media The first time you use any recording media with this camera, initialize it first. You can also initialize a recording media to permanently delete all the data it contains. When initializing an SD card, you can select quick initialization, which clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data, or complete initialization, which deletes all data completely. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Initialize Media] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Initialize Media] [w Other Functions] 2 Select [CF A], [CF B] or [SD Card] and then press SET. [Initialize Media] To initialize a CF card 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. 4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET. • The CF card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased. To initialize an SD card 3 Select [Complete] (complete initialization) or [Quick] (quick initialization) and then press SET. 4 Select [OK] and then press SET. • If you are using the [Complete] initialization option, press SET twice to cancel the operation while it is in progress. You can use the SD card but all data will be erased. 5 When the confirmation message appears, press SET. • The SD card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased. IMPORTANT • Initializing a recording media will permanently erase all data, including clips with an $ mark, protected photos, and custom picture files. Lost data cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance. • Depending on the SD card, the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes.