Formatting The Card (Initialization) - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 Owner's Manual

Preparation/Basic
∫ About cards that can be used with this unit
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
According to the [Rec Format] (P38) and [Rec Quality] (P38) 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.
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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.
[Rec Format]
[AVCHD]
[MP4]
[MP4]
When recording 4K photos
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Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
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Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Formatting the card (initialization)

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. (P24)
> [Setup] > [Format]
MENU
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Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
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SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be
used only with their compatible devices.
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Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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This unit is compatible with UHS-
standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
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Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with
Panasonic's cards.
[Rec Quality]
All
FHD/HD/VGA
4K
Speed class
Class 4 or higher
UHS Speed Class 3
UHS Speed Class 3
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UHS Speed Class 3
Label example