How to format the SD card on a Lumix Camera

DC-FZ80, DC-FZ1000M2

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Select [SETUPSettings].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

DC-FZ80DK

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Select [SETUPSetup].
3. Select [FORMAT].

Model DC-G100, DC-G100D

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Select [SETUPSettings].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Model DC-G9

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Select [SETUPSettings].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [Slot 1] or [Slot 2].
5. Select [YES].

Model DC-G95

Model DC-GH5, DC-GH5S

1. Press [MENU].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [Slot1 or Slot 2].
5. Select [YES].

Model DC-GH5M2

1. Press [MENU / SET].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [SD CARD ].
4. Select [FORMAT].
5. Select [Slot 1 or Slot 2].
6. Select [YES].

Model DC-GH6

1. Press [MENU / SET].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [CARD / FILE].
4. Select [CARD FORMAT].
5. Select [Card Slot 1 (CFexpress)] / [Card Slot 2 (SD)].
6. Press [DISP.] and put a check mark next to [Low Level Format].
7. Select [YES].

Model DC-GH7

1. Press [MENU / SET].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [CARD / FILE].
4. Select [CARD FORMAT].
5. Select [Card Slot 1 (CFexpress)].
6. Press [DISP.] and put a check mark next to [Low Level Format].
7. Select [YES].

Note:

When a card is formatted, all of the data stored in the card is erased and cannot be restored. Save a backup of necessary data before formatting the card.

• Do not turn off the camera or perform another operation during formatting.
• Take care not to turn off the camera while formatting is in progress.
• If the card has been formatted with a PC or other device, format it again with the camera.
• You can format the card while keeping the camera settings information stored on the card. View page 691 of the DC-GH7 Operating Instructions for more information on [Save / Restore Camera Setting].
• When formatting, depending on the [Video File Name] setting, the volume label of the card may be changed. View page 672 of the DC-GH7 Operating Instructions for more information on [Video File Name] settings.
  • When it is [Same As Photo(DCF Standard)]: “LUMIX”
  • When it is [CINE Style]: The volume label set in [CINE Style File Setting]

Model DC-GX850

1. Press [MENU].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Model DC-GX9

1. Press [MENU].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

DC-LX100M2

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Model DC-S1, DC-S1H, DC-S1R

Model DC-S5, DC-S5M2, DC-S5M2X

Model DC-S9

1. Press [MENU].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [Card/File ].
4. Select [Card Format].
5. Select [YES].

DC-TS7

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

DC-ZS200, DC-ZS70, DC-ZS80

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Model DMC-F2

1. Press the arrow left to select [MENU/SET].
2. Press the arrow left ◄ button to select the [MENU].
3. Press the arrow down ▼ button to select [SETUP ]
4. Press the arrow right ► button to select [FORMAT].
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.

Models DMC-FH10

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► button to select the [SETUP] menu and then press [MENU/SET].
3. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Models DMC-FH2

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► button to select the [SETUP] menu and then press [MENU/SET].
3. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Models DMC-FH22

1. Turn the camera on.
2. Slide the [REC PLAYBACK] selector switch to , and then press [MODE].
3. Tap [NORMAL PICTURE].
4. Press [MENU] to display menu.
5. Touch the [SETUP ] menu icon.
6. Press [FORMAT].
7. Select the setting.

Models DMC-FH25

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► button to select the [SETUP] menu and then press [MENU/SET].
3. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Models DMC-FH4, DMC-FH5, DMC-FH6

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► button to select the [SETUP] menu and then press [MENU/SET].
3. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Model DMC-FH7

1. Touch [MENU].
2. Touch [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Models DMC-FH8

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► button to select the [SETUP] menu and then press [MENU/SET].
3. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Models DMC-FP5, DMC-FP7

1. Select Normal picture mode, touch
   Note: When using the playback menu, touch the Playback Icon to switch to Playback Mode.
2. Touch [MENU].
3. Touch [SETUP].
4. Touch [FORMAT] in the menu item.
5. Touch the setting.

Notes:

• In step 4, touching the icon for a few seconds will display the explanation.
• If there are many selectable items, the [◄] and [►] are displayed at both ends. Touch and display other items.
• Depending on the item, some settings may not be displayed or they may be displayed in a different way.

Models DMC-FX700

1. Turn the camera on.
2. Slide the [REC PLAYBACK] selector switch to , and then press [MODE].
3. Touch [SETUP].
4. Select [FORMAT].
5. Select the setting.

Model DMC-FZ1000

1. Press [MENU].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Models DMC-FZ200, DMC-FZ2500

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [SETUP] .
3. Press the arrow right ► to enter the [SETUP] menu.
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
5. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Models DMC-FZ300

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [SETUP ] .
3. Press the arrow right ► to enter the [SETUP] menu.
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
5. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Models DMC-FZ60, DMC-FZ70

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [SETUP ] .
3. Press the arrow right ► to enter the [SETUP] menu.
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
5. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Model DMC-G5, DMC-G6, DMC-G7

1. Press [MENU].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Model DMC-G85

1. Press [MENU].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Model DMC-GH4

1. Press [MENU].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Model DMC-GM1, DMC-GM5

1. Press [MENU].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Model DMC-GX8, DMC-GX85

1. Press [MENU].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Model DMC-LX10, DMC-LX100

1. Press [MENU].
2. Select [SETUP ].
3. Select [FORMAT].
4. Select [YES].

Model DMC-SZ1

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► button to select the [SETUP] menu and then press [MENU/SET].
3. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Models DMC-SZ10

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow up ▲ down ▼ left ◄ or right ► to select [SETUP ] .
3. Press [MENU/SET].
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
5. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Models DMC-TS25

Models DMC-TS3, DMC-TS30, DMC-TS4, DMC-TS5, DMC-TS6

Models DMC-XS1

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow left ◄ or right ► button to select the [SETUP] menu and then press [MENU/SET].
3. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Model DMC-ZS100

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow up ▲ down ▼ to select [SETUP ] .
3. Press [MENU/SET].
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
5. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Models DMC-ZS45, DMC-ZS50

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow up ▲ down ▼ left ◄ or right ► to select [SETUP ] .
3. Press [MENU/SET].
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
5. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].

Model DMC-ZS60

1. Press the [MENU/SET] button.
2. Press the arrow up ▲ down ▼ to select [SETUP ] .
3. Press [MENU/SET].
4. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [FORMAT] and then press [MENU/SET].
5. Press the arrow up ▲ or down ▼ button to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].