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Preparation/Basic
 (ENG) SQT0796
∫ About cards that can be used with this unit
∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
According to the [Rec Format] (P37) and [Rec Quality] (P37) of a motion picture, the 
required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that 
supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed 
Class or UHS Speed Class.
•
SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. 
To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary 
data in advance.
Select the menu. (P23)
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)
• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be 
used only with their compatible devices.
• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
• This unit is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 
standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with 
Panasonic’s cards.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example
[AVCHD] All
Class 4 or higher
[MP4] FHD/HD/VGA
[MP4] 4K UHS Speed Class 3
When recording 4K photos UHS Speed Class 3
Formatting the card (initialisation)
>  [Setup] > [Format]
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