Preparations
Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)
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Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory [ ] if not.
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Built-in memory (approx. 12 MB)
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You can store only still pictures.
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Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→184)
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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a
card.
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Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can be used.
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with the
respective formats.
• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that
your computer and other devices support this type
of card.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• Use a card of SD Speed “Class 4”
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or higher for
recording motion pictures.
• Only the cards listed on the left with the given
capacities are supported.
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
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SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example)
• Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is available in English only.)
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While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as
picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove
the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied). Do not subject the camera to vibrations,
impact, or static electricity. 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.
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Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been
formatted with a computer or another device. (→74)
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If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to
record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
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It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data
to be damaged).
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