Preparation1LSQT1098About the Cardn 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.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 that caninhibit writing and formatting. (When theswitch is slid to the [LOCK] side, it isnot possible to write or delete data onthe card and format it. When the switchis unlocked, these functions becomeavailable.)n About cards that can be used in thisunitYou can use an SD Memory Card, anSDHC Memory Card and a Multimediacard.When the term card is used in theseoperating instructions this refers to thefollowing types of Memory Cards.- SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)- SDHC Memory Card (4 GB)- MultiMediaCardMore specific information about memorycards that can be used with this unit.You can only use an SDHC MemoryCard if using cards with a 4 GB or morecapacity.A 4 GB Memory Card without an SDHClogo is not based on the SD Standardand will not work in this product.••••••SD Memory CardPlease confirm the latest information on thefollowing website.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs(This site is in English only.)This unit supports SD Memory Cardsformatted in the FAT12 and FAT16systems that comply with SD MemoryCard Specifications. It also supportsSDHC Memory Cards formatted in theFAT 32 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.)n About handling a cardSave important data in such places as yourPC (P31) as well. Electromagnetic waves,static electricity, unit malfunctions, carddamages and other factors may destry orerase data.The reading speed of a MultiMediaCard isslower than an SD Memory Card. When aMultiMediaCard is used, the performanceof certain features may be slightly slowerthan advertised.Keep the Memory Card out of reach ofchildren to prevent swallowing.••••A2GB