Preparation16VQT0V10• Do not remove the card or the batterieswhile the camera accesses the built-inmemory or a card. The data may bedamaged. (P16)• Remove the batteries after the LCDmonitor and the status indicator(green) turn off. Otherwise, the settingson the camera may not be storedproperly.Inserting/Removingthe Card (Optional)• Check that the camera is turned off andthat the lens is retracted.• You can record or play back pictureson the built-in memory when you arenot using a card. (P16)1 Slide the card door to open it.2 Insert:Insert the card fully until it clicksand it is locked.Remove:Push the card until it clicks, thenpull the card out upright.• Check the direction of the card.• Do not touch the connection terminalson the back side of the card.• The card may be damaged if it is notfully inserted.3 1 Close the card door.2 Slide the card door to the endand then close it firmly.• If the card door cannot be completelyclosed, remove the card and insert itagain.• The card and the data may be damagedif it is inserted or removed while thecamera is on.• We recommend using Panasonic’s SDMemory Card.About the Built-inMemory/the Card∫ Built-in Memory [ ]You can record or play back pictures onthe built-in memory when you are notusing a card.• The built-in memory capacity is about14 MB.∫ Card [ ]You can record or play back pictures ona card.(The built-in memory cannot be usedwhen a card is inserted.)∫ Access to the built-in memory or thecard• The access indication lights red whenpictures are being recorded on the built-inmemory (or the card).