Panasonic DMC-F2 - Manual (Page 17)

Preparation
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Card
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of card Characteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16
format in compliance with the SD
standard)
• Fast recording and writing speed
• Write-Protect switch A provided
(When this switch is set to the [LOCK]
position, no further data writing,
deletion or formatting is possible. The
ability to write, delete and format data
is restored when the switch is returned
to its original position.)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32
GB)  2
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in
compliance with the SD standard)
 2 The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in
2006 for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC
Memory Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is
only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the
equipment being used.)
• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if
using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is in English only.)
Note
• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional)
when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being written, read or deleted or
when the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P 27 )]. Furthermore, do not
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the
card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
If the operation stops due to vibration, impact or static electricity, operate this unit again.
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We
recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to
ensure proper operation. (P 27 )
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.