Panasonic SDR-SW20 RED Operating Instructions Manual page 15

Precautions in handling
• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Also, prevent dirt, water
and foreign matter from adhering to terminals.
• Do not leave cards in the following areas:
· Where exposed to direct sunlight
· Humid or dusty places
· Near heaters and sources of heat
· Where subjected to sharp temperature changes (condensation can occur)
· Where exposed to static electricity or electromagnetic waves
• After use, return cards to their pouch or case.
• SD card data may be corrupted or lost due to electrical noise, static
electricity, damage to the unit or card, etc. Save important data on a PC
using the supplied USB cable, MotionSD STUDIO, etc. (P.70)
Write-protecting cards
When the write-protect switch on the SD card is set to the LOCK position,
data cannot be written onto or deleted from the card, and the card cannot be
formatted.
● SDHC Memory Cards can be used only with SDHC devices.
Be careful when sharing cards between devices.
● Be sure to format SD cards with this unit only.
If cards are formatted on a PC or other device, recording may take time and
the card may become unusable with the unit.
● Before using an SD card from another device, copy the data onto a PC or
other storage device and then format the card with this unit.
● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
● This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted to FAT12 or FAT16 file
systems and SDHC Memory Cards formatted to a FAT32 file system.
● SD speed Class 2
Class 2 speed standard for SD cards. This and higher types of SD cards
operate stably in devices for which Class 2 or higher SD cards are
recommended such as this unit.
Write-protect switch
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