PreparationsSaving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)- 20 - VQT4J31Pictures 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 acard.■ Compatible memory cards (optional)The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)Type of Card Capacity NotesSD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB • Can be used with devices compatible with therespective formats.• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that yourcomputer 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 isrecommended for recording motion pictures.• Only the cards listed on the left with the givencapacities are supported.SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GBSDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB* SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed bychecking 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 aspicture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or removethe battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). Do not subject thecamera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity.The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longeroperate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, performthe 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 beenformatted with a computer or another device. (→42)● If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used torecord 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 tobe damaged). Switch
