16VQT1C63PreparationAbout 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 youare not using a card. (The built-inmemory cannot be used when a card isinserted.)• The built-in memory capacity is about27 MB.• Picture size is fi xed to QVGA (320×240pixels) when recording motionpictures to the built-in memory. (P53)■ Card [ ]You can record or play back pictures ona card.■ About SD Memory Card (optional),SDHC Memory Card (optional) andMultiMediaCard (optional) (P5)• 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 switchA that can inhibit writingand formatting. (When theswitch is slid to the [LOCK]side, it is not possibleto write or delete data on the card andformat it. When the switch is unlocked,these functions become 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 confi rm the latest information onthe following website.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs(This site is in English only.)• Refer to page 104 for the numberof recordable pictures and availablerecording time on a card.• Use the high speed SD Memory Card orthe high speed SDHC Memory Card formotion picture recording. (P53)• 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. (P83)• Keep the Memory Card out of reach ofchildren to prevent swallowing.A