Panasonic SVPT1PPS SVPT1 User Guide - Page 22

Formatting Cards Normally you need not format (initialize) the SD Memory Card and PC Card HDD. An SD Memory Card that has been formatted to FAT32* specifications cannot be used, so transfer any important data to a PC, then format the card on this unit. Format the SD Memory Card 1 Display the menu. (p. 19) • See page 20 for menu details. 2 Press to select "SD- FORMAT", then press SET. 3 Press to select "YES", then press SET. • Selected item flashes until SET is YES pressed. NO • Press MENU to redisplay menu. 4 Press to select "YES", then press SET. • To cancel format, select "NO". FORMAT? YES NO MENU MENU CANCEL /SET * If an SD Memory Card formatted to FAT 32 specifications is inserted, "CAN'T USE FAT32 SDCARD" will be displayed followed by a format confirmation message. - Note - • If "FORMAT ERROR" is displayed, remove the SD Memory Card and reinsert it. Then, repeat formatting procedure. If error reoccurs, the SD Memory Card may be damaged. • SD Memory Card can also be formatted on some digital cameras. Refer to digital camera manual. Caution regarding SD Memory Card Formatting * SD Memory Cards formatted under Windows XP may be FAT 32 format because FAT 32 is the default format selected for this OS. This unit and many digital camera types do not support FAT 32. A FAT 32 formatted SD Memory Card should be reformatted on this unit or a digital camera. 22