Panasonic HDC-SX5 Operating Instructions Manual page 144

Others
Problem
The images on the SD
card do not look normal.
Even if a disc or an SD
card is formatted, it
cannot be used.
If the SD card is inserted
in this unit, it is not
recognised.
If the SD card is inserted
in another device, it is not
recognised.
The indication
disappears.
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be
performed.
White round spots like
soap bubbles appear on
the recorded picture.
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≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by static
or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a computer or
other products as well.
≥ Either this unit or the disc or SD card may be damaged. Please
consult a dealer. Use an SD card from 8 MB to 8 GB with this unit.
≥ Is the SD card formatted on a computer inserted?
# Use this unit to format SD cards. Please be aware that if an SD
card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be
erased. (l 93)
≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD
card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted.
(l 23)
# Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.
≥ Is this unit connected to a computer?
# No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected
to a computer.
≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned off,
press the RESET button, or remove the battery or AC adaptor and
then reattach it. After that, turn on the power again. If normal
operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and
consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from.
≥ If you take a picture with the flash in a
dark place or indoors, white round
spots may appear on the picture
caused by the flash reflecting of
particles of dust in the air. This is not a
malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their
position differ in every picture.
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