Panasonic DMC-FZ18 User Manual

110

VQT1F83

Press [

] to display the [PLAY] mode 

menu and select the item to set. (P93)
Usually, it is not necessary to format the 
built-in memory and the card. 
Format them when the message 
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR] or 
[MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears.

(The illustration shows the screen when 
the built-in memory is formatted.)

• When a card is not inserted, you can 

format the built-in memory. When a 
card is inserted, you can format the 
card.

• If you press [MENU/SET] while 

formatting the built-in memory, the 
formatting will stop halfway. (However, 
all the pictures will be deleted.)

• Formatting irretrievably deletes all the 

data including any protected pictures. 
Check the data carefully before 
formatting.

• If the card has been formatted on a PC or 

other equipment, format it on the camera 
again.

• Use a battery with sufficient battery power 

or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC7PP; 
optional) when formatting.

• Do not turn the camera off during 

formatting.

• It may take longer to format the built-in 

memory than the card. (Max. about 
15 sec.)

• You cannot format an SD Memory Card or 

an SDHC Memory Card when the card’s 
Write-Protect switch 

is set to [LOCK].

• If the built-in memory or the card cannot 

be formatted, consult your nearest 
Service Center.

MENU

SET

MENU

SET

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 
or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@us.panasonic.com

For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or  
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com