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.

■Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB)

• Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→182)
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a
card.

■Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
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
• Using a card of SD speed “Class 4”* or above is
recommended 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
* 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.)
●While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as
picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove
the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). 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.
• Icons displayed while recording
: When using a card
: When using the built-in memory
●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been
formatted with a computer or another device. (→42)
●If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to
record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to
be damaged). Switch