The Disk Initialize procedure should be performed if the hard disk can no longer be written to or read from, or if you immediately want to delete all data from the drive. This procedure also should be performed on a regular basis to help prevent drive fragmentation.
1. Press UTILITY.
2. Use CURSOR to select the "HDD" icon, and press ENTER.
3. Use CURSOR to select the "INITIALIZE" icon, then press ENTER. "Format mode: NORMAL" is displayed.
4. CURSOR to the "GO" icon, then press ENTER. The display will ask "Sure?" so that you can confirm the operation. If you wish to cancel the initialization, press NO.
5. Press YES.
After the initialization is complete, the main screen is displayed.
1. Press UTILITY.
2. Use CURSOR to select the "HDD" icon, and press ENTER.
3. Use CURSOR to select the "INITIALIZE" icon, then press ENTER. "Format mode: NORMAL" is displayed.
4. CURSOR to the "GO" icon, then press ENTER. The display will ask "Sure?" so that you can confirm the operation. If you wish to cancel the initialization, press NO.
5. Press YES.
After the initialization is complete, the main screen is displayed.