Camcorder User Manual
Table Of Contents
- key features of your memory camcorder
- before reading this user manual
- Important information on use
- safety information
- contents
- quick start guide
- getting to know the camcorder
- preparation
- USING THE HAND STRAP
- ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
- BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING
- CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE
- CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE
- BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR CAMCORDER
- SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
- LCD SCREEN INDICATORS
- TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON/OFF
- SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)
- INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE
- about the storage media
- recording
- playback
- recording options
- playback options
- settings options
- using with a Windows computer
- connecting to other devices
- maintenance & additional information
- troubleshooting
- specifications
- Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
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Format
Use this function if you want to delete all fi les completely or to correct problems on the storage media.
Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the
power) during formatting. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the recording medium
may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting.
If the recording medium becomes corrupted, format it again.
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Submenu items
• Memory: Formats the built-in storage media. (SMX-C24 only)
• Card: Formats the memory card.
1. Press the Control button (
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)
"Format"
OK button.
A message appears asking about formatting the memory card.
2. Select "Yes."
The format is executed with a message.
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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File No.
File numbers are assigned to recorded fi les in the order they were recorded.
Submenu items
• Series: Assigns fi
le numbers in sequence even if the memory card is
replaced with another one or after formatting, or after deleting all
fi les. The fi le number is reset when a new folder is created.
• Reset: Resets the fi le number to 0001 even after formatting, deleting all
fi les or inserting a new memory card.
1. Press the Control button (
/
)
"File No."
OK button.
2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control button (
/
)
OK button.
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device.
Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder.
Format the memory card in the following cases:
- before using a new memory card
- a memory card formatted/recorded on other devices
- when this camcorder cannot read the memory card
A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted.
If there is no storage media inserted, it can not be selected. Then it will be dimmed on the menu.
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When you set "File No." to "Series", each fi le is assigned with a different number so as to avoid
duplicating fi le names. This is convenient when you want to manage your fi les on a PC.
For the detailed information about the structure of folders and fi les, see page 93.
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Settings
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Storage Info
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