Handling and storage precautions
≥ 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
≥ Do not use or store in locations directly exposed to sunlight, a
heat vent, or a heating appliance.
≥ 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 detach the label on the card.
≥ 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 humid or dusty locations.
≥ Do not use or store in locations exposed to corrosive gases.
≥ After removing the card from equipment, immediately store it in
its case.
Protecting your data
≥ Switch the write-protect switch a to
"LOCK". Unlock when you want to record
or edit the card again.
≥ 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 SDHC memory card, destroy it
physically or erase all data completely and follow your local
rules of separation and disposal of waste.
≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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