Preparation
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• The reading/writing speed of an SD
Memory Card and an SDHC Memory
Card is fast. Both types of cards are
equipped with a Write-Protect switch
D
that prevents writing and formatting the
card. (If the switch is slid to the [LOCK]
side, it is not possible to write or delete
data on the card and format it. When the
switch is slid to the other side, these
functions become available.)
SD Memory Card
Please confirm the latest information on the
following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
• Refer to P120 for information about the
number of recordable pictures for each
card.
• This camera is compatible with SD
Memory Cards based on SD Memory
Card Specifications and formatted in
FAT12 system and FAT16 system. It is
also compatible with SDHC Memory
Cards based on SD Memory Card
Specifications and formatted in FAT32
system.
• 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.
• This camera is compatible with both an
SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory
Card. 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. (If you use an SDHC
Memory Card in other equipment, always
read the operating instructions for the
other equipment.)
• The SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory
Card and MultiMediaCard are small,
lightweight, removable external cards.
• The reading/writing speed of a
MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD
Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card.
When a MultiMediaCard is used, the
performance of certain features may be
slightly slower than advertised.
•
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
Attaching the Lens
Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood
will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The
lens hood cuts off excess lighting and
improves the picture quality.
• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Close the flash.
Insert the lens hood on the lens
with the short sides at the top and
bottom and then turn it in the
direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
A
: Fitting to the mark.
D
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A
