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SQW0547
Preparations
About the Card
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If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, delete
or format the data or display it by recording date.
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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).
Formatting the card (initialization)
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary
data in advance.
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Set the menu
→
[Setup
] → [
Format]
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This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
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Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.
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Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already
been formatted with a computer or another device.
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If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic.
