Panasonic RP-SMGA16GAK Operating Instructions Manual page 2

WARNING
Keep out of reach of children
Danger of swallowing.
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify
Doing so may result in fire or electrification, or damage the
equipment being used.
Stop using when any malfunction occurs
(Whenever any smoke, odd odor, unusual noise is detected;
when liquid or foreign objects got inside; or after being
dropped or damaged)
Using it in such a condition may result in fire.
UHS-I Interface
This card supports UHS-I, a new standard for high-speed bus
interfaces of the SD standard. The card will only operate in
UHS-I mode when used in a UHS-I compliant device. In non-
compliant devices, the card will operate in the conventional SD
interface mode.
About this microSDHC memory card
This microSDHC memory card can only be used with SDHC
compatible equipment. Before using this card, please confirm
that your equipment is compatible with SDHC memory cards.
¢ You can insert an 8 GB or more SDHC memory card into the
direct slot on a personal computer operating on Windows
Vista. However, Windows Vista may require upgrading before
the memory card can be used. Please refer to:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936825
Windows Vista is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
To use this card on a device supporting SDHC
memory cards
A microSDHC card can be used on a device having
an SD memory card slot by inserting it into the
dedicated microSD—SD adaptor. (When fitting the
card, verify its orientation and insert it into the
adaptor as far as it will go. When removing the card,
pull it out in the opposite direction.)
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Handling and storage precautions
≥ If a microSDHC card is used on devices supporting SDHC
memory cards, always fit it to the exclusive adaptor. Insert or
remove the microSDHC card together with the adaptor. Do not
leave the adaptor connected to the device. Otherwise, this may
cause a malfunction, or a device or data failure.
≥ This card is formatted to the SDHC memory card standard. If
reformatting is ever necessary, format it using SDHC
compatible equipment or SD formatting software compatible
with SDHC memory card. Formatting the card with any other
software will make the card non-standard and cause problems
with compatibility and performance. For a free version of SD
formatting software, visit Panasonic's homepage.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html
≥ When a microSDHC card or an adaptor is removed from the
device, do not leave the card or adaptor out in the open.
≥ Do not disassemble or remodel.
≥ Do not impact, bend, drop, or wet.
≥ Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or metal
objects.
≥ Do not attach other labels or stickers.
≥ Do not use this card in a location subjected to static electricity
or electrical noise. If the host device does not operate normally
due to the effects of static electricity on the card, then remove
the card from the host device and insert it again.
≥ Do not use or store in locations directly exposed to sunlight, a
heat vent, or a heating appliance.
≥ Do not use or store in humid or dusty locations.
≥ Do not use or store in locations exposed to corrosive gases.
Protecting your data
≥ While data is being read or written, do not remove the card or
turn off any equipment using the card. Do not remove the
batteries from battery-operated equipment. 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 or loss
directly or indirectly caused by data loss.
Cautions about disposal or transferring
ownership of this card
≥ SDHC compatible equipment may contain the functions
"Format" and "Erase". However, in most cases all data on the
card will not be completely erased even after performing these
functions. When disposing or transferring ownership of the
card, 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 microSDHC memory card, destroy it
physically or erase all data completely and follow your local
rules of separation and disposal of waste.
≥ microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.