VQT2A80
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Preparation
About the Card
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded
on the card.
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
_ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
_ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being
used.)
• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
• It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class
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with “Class 6” or higher when recording
motion pictures.
_ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
Note
• Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (when the AC
adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing, reading, or deleting the
picture, formatting (P37), etc. Also, do not apply vibration, shock, or static electricity to
the unit.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.
• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or
breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation. (P37)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Card
Type of card Characteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16
format in compliance with the SD
standard)
• Fast recording and writing speed
• Write-Protect switch provided (When
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or
formatting is possible. The ability to
write, delete and format data is restored
when the switch is returned to its
original position.)
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
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(Formatted using the FAT32 format in
compliance with the SD standard)
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