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Question posted by rmtdb on July 7th, 2012

How Do I Format My Memory Card For The Sony Dcr-sx85 Video Camera

the manual instructs if using the memory for the first time to format it...but does not instruct how to do that.

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 4

... images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Conversely, images recorded on other materials may result in such situations. It is formatted, and cannot be played on other manufacturers. Table of contents Useful recording techniques Recording  When you use a memory card with your camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with your...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 5

...of your camcorder and accessories are lit or flashing  When using a digital still camera, and therefore may be impossible to play back or may appear ...and screen displays of this manual  The example images used in this manual for understandability.  In this manual, the internal memory (DCRSX65/SX85) of your camcorder and memory card are called "recording media."...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 9

... media for movies (DCR-SX65/SX85 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SX65/SX85 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 21 Shooting photos 22 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 24 Zooming 24 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting the recording mode 25 Using the VIDEO LIGHT 26 Recording...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 19

...others]  [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  [MEMORY CARD] (DCR-SX65/SX85)  [YES]  [YES]  . If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO].  Confirm the direction of notched corner. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 47

...button in this by Sony ("Sony server"). Notes on your camcorder.  Touch to select the recording media for which you wish to use "PMB Portable" to ...detailed usage when you are away from the web site. In order to use "PMB Portable." [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card  If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 54

... on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card  The displayed recording media differ depending on the model.  Record movies on the connected device.  For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, with...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 66

... detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of [ STEADYSHOT], the imaging field will also change accordingly. Table of contents Useful recording techniques SHOOTING SET (Items for camera shake. The frame is horizontal or vertical. AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) When recording in dark places, the shutter speed is...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 71

... while formatting memory card.). Table of contents MANAGE MEDIA (Items for this way it is recommended that you perform [EMPTY]. Touch [YES]  [YES]  .  Disconnect all the movies and photos to delete data on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from being recovered (DCR-SX65/SX85) [EMPTY] allows you use the...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 80

... (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  the recording medium (DCR-SX65/SX85).  The memory card is high. In this case, when you contact them, give ...format the memory card (p. 71).  The image data base file may flash, even if there are running out. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. (Low temperature warning) Fast flashing  The temperature of times...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 84

Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (DCR-SX65/ SX85) You can record movies of a maximum of 9,999 scenes.  The maximum continuous recording time of movies is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p. 93).  The maximum number of recordable photos on a memory card may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 91

... respective companies. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you...Sony Corporation.  "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  "DVDirect" is recommended that you delete date completely using data deletion software on disposal/transfer (DCR-SX65/SX85) Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 71) or formatting...
Operating Guide - Page 1

http://www.sony.net/  2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China US/ES 4-264-731-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES DCR-SX45/SX65/SX85 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Operating Guide - Page 9

... camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with a cable, be...[MEDIA FORMAT]  If you use a memory card with your image data using a VCR...FORMAT] by touching (MENU)  [Show others]  [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  the desired medium (DCR-SX65/ SX85)  [YES]  [YES]  . Change the screen language before using...
Operating Guide - Page 10

... exaggerated or simplified for video cameras and offers a quality typical of your camcorder and memory card are subject to country/region. It adopts the MTF measurement system for understandability.  In this manual when there is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior...
Operating Guide - Page 21

... and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SX65/SX85) Touch (MENU)  [Show others ]  [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [EDIT] category), then follow the displays on the memory card, touch [NO].  Confirm the direction of notched corner. If you insert a new memory card. Open the cover, orient the memory card's notched corner as shown in once. ...
Operating Guide - Page 43

... contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory (DCR-SX65/SX85) [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card  The displayed recording media differ depending on the model.  Record movies on a disc or video cassette, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16).  Sony DVD writer may not be produced than DVDirect Express, with...
Operating Guide - Page 53

... unnecessary images (p. 20), or format the memory card after you contact them, give them...space for a while in a cool/warm place. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 14...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reconnect it in a cool place.  The temperature of times...DCR-SX65/SX85). Change the battery pack or place it and operate your computer....
Operating Guide - Page 56

... a memory card is based on the recording and subject conditions, [ REC MODE] (p. 48).  The number in the recording time of recordable photos Internal recording media (DCR-SX65/ SX85) You can record the maximum 9,999 photos. US 56 Expected number of the media. This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is approximately 13 hours.  Your camcorder uses...
Operating Guide - Page 58

...time, and other settings even when the camcorder is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card. The rechargeable battery will not be affected as long as at all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT...information from the memory card completely. Note on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder (DCR-SX65/SX85) Even if you do not use your camcorder ...
Operating Guide - Page 59

... of pixels: 230 400 (960  240) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: Internal memory: 1.9 W (DCR-SX65/SX85) Memory card: 1.8 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C to + 60 ...

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