Panasonic DMC-S1K Memory Card Error Memory card parameter error, Folder cannot be created

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Meanings and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.

[Memory Card Error] [Memory card parameter error]

●Card is not of SD standard.

●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are supported.

[Read Error]/[Write Error] [Please check the card]

●Data read has failed.

→Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→11). ●Data write has failed.

→Turn off power and remove card, before re-inserting and turning on power again. ●Card may possibly be damaged.

●Try with a different card.

[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card]

●When recording motion picture, use a card rated with an SD speed class∗ of “Class 6” or higher.

∗SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds.

●If recording stops even when using a card with speed of “Class 6” or faster, the data writing speed is low. We recommend backing up the data on the memory card and reformatting it. (→30)

●Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.

[A folder cannot be created]

●Folder numbers in use have reached 999.

→Save needed data on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera. (→30)

[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV] [Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]

●AV cable is connected to camera.

→To remove message immediately → Press [MENU/SET].

→To change aspect ratio → Change [TV Aspect] (→29). ●USB connection cable is only connected to camera.

→Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device.

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Contents DMC-S1 Contents Recording Connecting with other devicesPlayback/Editing OthersCamera handling Before useCondensation lens clouding No compensation for missed shots Always take a test shot firstCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →80Optional accessories Standard AccessoriesLeft cursor button Names of partsDown cursor button Up cursor buttonDetach the battery after charging is completed Charging the batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging light ChargeSupplied battery Optional battery Approx min Supplied battery Optional batteryRecording conditions by Cipa standard ∗1 DMC-S310 VQT3E45 Inserting and removing the card optional/ the battery To remove BatteryTo remove card Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover Using the DC coupler optional instead of batteryConnect AC adaptor to DC in socket of DC coupler Compatible memory cards optional Picture save destination cards and built-in memoryType of Card Capacity When in operation Remaining battery and memory capacityRecording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Recording picture capacity still picturesPress the Power button Setting the clockPress MENU/SET Confirm the setting and press MENU/SET To change time setting Holding the camera Recording ModeTo use flash Focus displayAutomatic Scene Detection Zoom In/Out Taking pictures with zoomEnd recording Taking motion picturesViewing your pictures Normal Play Playback ModePress the Playback button Scroll through picturesSelect the motion picture and start playback Watching motion picturesOperations during Motion Picture Playback Press the Playback button Set to multiple screen display To restoreTo delete multiple up to 50 or all pictures Deleting picturesAbout the menu screen Setting the menuMenu type Menu operation flowPress MENU/SET Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETPress / several times Using the Setup menu Reset setup parameters? Reset Reset Rec. settings?Auto Review Output Video Out ∗Restored. Check Deleted When a card/built-inContent of the card Rotate Disp OFFLanguage Demo Mode Stabilizer DemoON/OFF Recording Mode list Select Normal Picture Mode Take a pictureDisplay the screen for Recording Focus range Return to desired compositionPress to change display Changing recording information displayGuide lines Display Selftimer Select time duration Taking pictures with the self-timerDisplay Flash Select the desired type Taking pictures with flashAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Available types in each modeScene Mode Display Exposure Select a value Taking pictures with Exposure CompensationTaking pictures according to the scene Portrait Scene Uses, TipsSoft Skin Tips SelfAssist PanoramaSports Food NightParty Sunset BabyHigh SensSnow BeachSelect Home Select Destination Set your home area Useful features for travel World TimeSet destination area For details about the setting procedure in the Rec menu →26 Using the Rec menuMode Settings Setting guideRec Quality Mode Settings Picture Quality Picture SizeSensitivity Qvga ∗White Balance AF Mode Mode Settings /OFF Speed No. of pictures Mode Settings ON/OFFDigital Zoom BurstAF Assist Lamp Color ModeRed-Eye Removal DMC-S3 only Stabilizer Mode Settings W/O Time/With Time/OFFDate Stamp Clock SetNormal Play Different playback methods Playback ModeSlide Show Filtering PlaySelect playback method Slide ShowSet playback effects Select Start with and press MENU/SETFiltering Play When Category Selection has been selected in stepSelect the method to narrow down the displayed pictures CalendarSelect Single or Multi Select picture and make setting Using the Playback menuUpload Set Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Upload SetTo clear all Uploading to image-sharing websitesSelect Single Select still picture ResizeSelect size Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select ResizeSelect OK Select Yes Set-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Favorite FavoriteProtect To cancel while releasing all Press MENU/SETSet-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Protect Select the copy method direction CopySet-up Press MENU/SET → Playback menu → Select Copy To cancel connection Using with your PCSelect PC on the camera Operate with your computer Getting ReadyFolder and file names on computer When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OSWindows MacintoshUploading pictures to image-sharing websites Using PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computerDouble-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it Select the upload destinationPrinting To cancel printPrint with date Printing multiple pictures216×279.4 mm Make settings before selecting Print start Select itemViewing on TV screen When using TVs with an SD card slotConnect camera to TV Turn on TV Turn on camera Press the Playback button List of LCD monitor displays Playback Message displays Read Error/Write Error Please check the card Memory Card Error Memory card parameter errorFolder cannot be created Power cuts off during use Camera does not work even if power is turned onCannot record pictures Motion picture recording stops midway Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is onBrightness is unstable Date/age is not displayed Monitor flickers indoorsNo flash emitted Multiple flashes are emittedThumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen Incorrect date displayed in Calendar PlaybackBlackened red areas in recorded pictures. DMC-S3 only Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks upEdges cut off pictures when printing Cannot print when connecting to printerCannot send pictures to computer Cannot print the dateCamera is hot Camera rattles if shakenLens makes a clicking noise Clock is incorrectUsage cautions and notes When in useMemory cards