3≥ This card is formatted to the SDHC memory card standard. Ifreformatting is ever necessary, format it using SDHCcompatible equipment or SD formatting software compatiblewith SDHC memory card. Formatting the card with any othersoftware will make the card non-standard and cause problemswith compatibility and performance. For a free version of SDformatting software, visit Panasonic’s homepage.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html≥ Do not use or store in locations directly exposed to sunlight, aheat vent, or a heating appliance.≥ Do not disassemble or remodel.≥ Do not impact, bend, drop, or wet.≥ Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or metalobjects.≥ Do not detach the label on the card.≥ Do not attach other labels or stickers.≥ Do not use this card in a location subjected to static electricityor electrical noise. If the host device does not operate normallydue to the effects of static electricity on the card, then removethe card from the host device and insert it again.≥ Do not use or store in humid or dusty locations.≥ Do not use or store in locations exposed to corrosive gases.≥ Switch the write-protect switch a to“LOCK”. Unlock when you want to recordor edit the card again.≥ While data is being read or written, do notremove the card or turn off any equipmentusing the card. Do not remove thebatteries from battery-operatedequipment. These actions can cause data to be destroyed.≥ Make backup copies of your data wherever possible.Panasonic will not accept responsibility for any data loss, orloss directly or indirectly caused by data loss.≥ SDHC compatible equipment may contain the functions“Format” and “Erase”. However, in most cases all data on thecard will not be completely erased even after performing thesefunctions. When disposing or transferring ownership of thecard, we recommend using Panasonic formatting software(http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html)to completely erase all data from the card.≥ When you dispose of the SDHC memory card, destroy itphysically or erase all data completely and follow your localrules of separation and disposal of waste.≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.Handling and storage precautions Protecting your dataCautions about disposal or transferringownership of this cardLOCK