Preparation Of The Sd Memory Card And Sdhc Memory Card - Panasonic GM1 Series Reference Manual

7.1 Preparation of the SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

7.1 Preparation of the SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card
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Usable SD memory card and SDHC memory cards
We recommend SLC SD Memory Cards and SLC SDHC Memory Cards.
Logo printed on the GM1
Controller (RTEX-compatible /
EtherCAT-compatible)
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Precautions on handling the SD memory card and SDHC memory card
The data saved in the SD memory card or in the SDHC memory card may be lost in the
following cases. We assume no responsibility whatsoever for the loss of saved data.
● When the user or a third party has misused the SD memory card or SDHC memory card
● When the SD memory card or SDHC memory card was affected by any static electricity or
electrical noise
● When the SD memory card or SDHC memory card was taken out, or the power supply to the
GM1 Controller (RTEX-compatible / EtherCAT-compatible) was turned OFF, while the card
was being accessed to save or delete data
● It is recommended to save important data in another media for backup.
● Never remove the card or turn OFF the power supply to the GM1 Controller (RTEX-
compatible / EtherCAT-compatible) while the "SD" LED on the GM1 Controller (RTEX-
compatible / EtherCAT-compatible) is lit (data is being read from or written into the card).
Data may be damaged.
● Do not use an SD memory card or SDHC memory card that has a memory capacity
larger than the usable capacity. Data in the card may be damaged.
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Formatting the SD memory card and SDHC memory card
In principle, the SD memory card and SDHC memory card have been formatted by the time of
purchase, and no formatting by the user is required. If formatting becomes necessary,
download the SD formatter software from the SD association site and format the memory card.
● The SD memory card or SDHC memory card file system formatted by PC's standard formatting
software does not satisfy the SD memory card or SDHC memory card specifications. Please
use the dedicated formatting software.
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Usable SD (SDHC) memory cards
Card type
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
Capacity
2 GB
4 GB to 32 GB
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