Canon VIXIA HF R300 VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 42

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 preinitialized and contains music files for use as background music and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames). 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 Press . 3 Initialize the memory. &/% [ Other Settings] > q > [Initialize &/*] > [& Built-in Mem.] or [* Mem. Card] > [Initialize] > [Complete Initialization]1 > [Yes]2 > [OK] > [X] ' [ Other Settings] > q > [Initialize *] > [Initialize] > [Complete Initialization]1 > [Yes]2 > [OK] > [X] 1 Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory. 2 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. 42 Š Preparations