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Preparing Your Camera for Use
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Preparing Your Camera for Use
2.1
Installing the batteries
You can use two AA batteries to power up the camera.
Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off
before inserting or removing the batteries.
To insert the batteries:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as
shown in the illustration.
4. Close the battery cover.
To remove the batteries:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, and then open the battery cover.
3. Remove the batteries.
2.2
Inserting and removing an SD memory card
The camera is equipped with internal memory, allowing
you to record video clips and capture images. You can also
expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD
(Secure Digital) memory card to store more files.
1. Always make sure the camera is turned off before
inserting or removing a memory card.
2. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as
shown in the illustration.
3. Close the battery / SD memory card cover.
To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on the
edge of the memory card and it will eject.
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Be sure to format the SD memory card with this
camera before the initial use.
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To prevent valuable data from being accidentally
erased from an SD memory card, you can slide the
write-protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card)
to “LOCK”.
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To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.
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SD memory card in the following sizes are supported: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1
GB, 2GB and 4GB SDHC. The camera is compatible with SD memory cards manufactured
by Panasonic, Toshiba, and Sandisk. Please contact your local dealer for purchase
information.
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