Sony DCR-SX30E User Manual
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Preventing data on the
internal memory from
being recovered
[ EMPTY] allows you to write
unintelligible data onto the internal
memory of the camcorder. In this way,
it may become more difficult to recover
any original data. When you dispose of or
transfer the camcorder, it is recommended
that you perform [ EMPTY].
Notes
If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are
deleted. To avoid the loss of important images,
they should be saved (p. 50, see Operating
Guide too) before performing [ EMPTY].
You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you
connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket).
Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the
operation.
While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply
any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the camcorder and
the wall outlet (wall socket).
DC IN jack on the camcorder and
the wall outlet (wall socket).
2
Open the LCD screen to turn on
your camcorder.
your camcorder.
3
Touch (HOME)
(MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA
FORMAT] [INT. MEMORY].
The [ FORMAT] screen appears.
4
Touch [EMPTY].
The [ EMPTY] screen appears.
5
Touch [YES] [YES]
.
Notes
The actual performing time for [ EMPTY] is
as follows:
DCR-SX30E/SX40E: about 1 minute
DCR-SX31E/SX41E: about 1 minute
DCR-SX50E/SX60E: about 2 minutes
If you stop performing [ EMPTY] while
[Executing…] appears, be sure to complete the
operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT]
or [ EMPTY] when you use the camcorder
next time.