16VQT1L86PreparationAbout the Built-in Memory/the CardThe built-in memory can be used as atemporary storage device when the cardbeing used becomes full.Built-in Memory [ ]You can record or play back pictureson the built-in memory when you arenot using a card. (The built-in memorycannot be used when a card is inserted.)You can copy pictures from the built-in memory to a card ( P99).The built-in memory capacity is about20 MB.Picture size is fixed to QVGA (320×240pixels) when recording motionpictures to the built-in memory.CardYou can record or play back pictures ona card.About SD Memory Card (optional),SDHC Memory Card (optional) andMultiMediaCard (optional)The SD Memory Card, the SDHCMemory Card and the MultiMediaCardare small, lightweight, removable externalmemory cards. Read P5 for informationabout cards that can be used in this unit.The SDHC Memory Card is a memorycard standard decided by the SDAssociation in 2006 for high capacitymemory cards more than 2 GB.The reading/writing speed of the SDMemory Card and the SDHC MemoryCard is fast. The SD Memory Card andthe SDHC Memory Card are equippedwith a Write-Protect switch A thatcan inhibit writing andformatting. (When theswitch is slid to the[LOCK] side, it is notpossible to write or deletedata on the card and format it. Whenthe switch is unlocked, these functionsbecome available.)■•••■■•••This unit supports SD Memory Cardsformatted in the FAT12 and FAT16systems that comply with SD MemoryCard Specifi cations. It also supportsSDHC Memory Cards formatted in theFAT32 system.This unit (SDHC compliant equipment)supports both SD Memory Cards andSDHC Memory Cards. You can useSDHC Memory Cards on equipmentthat supports them. You cannot useSDHC Memory Cards on equipmentthat supports SD Memory Cards only.(When you use SDHC Memory Cards onother equipment, make sure to read theequipment’s operating instructions. If youintend to have your pictures printed bysomeone, fi rst fi nd out if they are able touse SDHC Memory Cards.)Please confirm the latest information onthe following website.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs(This site is in English only.)Refer to P120 for the number ofrecordable pictures and availablerecording time on a card.Use the high speed SD Memory Card orthe high speed SDHC Memory Card formotion picture recording.Save important data in such places asyour PC as well. Electromagnetic waves,static electricity, unit malfunctions, carddamages and other factors may destroyor erase data.If the card was formatted on a PC orother equipment, format it again on thecamera. ( P24 )Keep the Memory Card out of reach ofchildren to prevent swallowing.•••••••A