How to format the SD card on a Lumix Camera

Before formatting, please note

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) when formatting.
Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card.

For models with an SD card and built in memory.

If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove the card.
It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.
If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center.

Format Instructions

If your model is not listed below, Refer to your models Operating Manual for specific procedure.

Select your camera model number.

DC-FZ80, DC-FZ1000M2

Press the [MENU] button.
Select [SETUPSettings].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Model DC-G100, DC-G100D

Press the [MENU] button.
Select [SETUPSettings].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Model DC-G9

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

Model DC-G95

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Model DC-GH5, DC-GH5S

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [Slot1 or Slot 2].
Select [YES].

Model DC-GH5M2

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

Model DC-GH6

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

Model DC-GX850

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Model DC-GX9

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

DC-LX100M2

Press the [MENU] button.
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

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

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [Card/File ].
Select [Card Format].
Select [Slot1 or Slot 2].
Select [YES].

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

DC-TS7

Press the [MENU] button.
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

DC-ZS200, DC-ZS70, DC-ZS80

Press the [MENU] button.
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Model DMC-F2

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

Models DMC-FH10

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

Models DMC-FH2

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

Models DMC-FH22

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

Models DMC-FH25

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

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

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

Model DMC-FH7

Touch [MENU].
Touch [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Models DMC-FH8

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

Models DMC-FP5, DMC-FP7

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

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

Model DMC-FZ1000

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Models DMC-FZ200, DMC-FZ2500

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

Models DMC-FZ300

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

Models DMC-FZ60, DMC-FZ70

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

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

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Model DMC-G85

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Model DMC-GH4

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Model DMC-GM1, DMC-GM5

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Model DMC-GX8, DMC-GX85

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Model DMC-LX10, DMC-LX100

Press [MENU].
Select [SETUP ].
Select [FORMAT].
Select [YES].

Model DMC-SZ1

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

Models DMC-SZ10

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

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

Models DMC-XS1

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

Model DMC-ZS100

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

Models DMC-ZS45, DMC-ZS50

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

Model DMC-ZS60

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

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