How to insert cards. - LUMIX S-Series

You can use an XQD card and SD card with the models DC-S1 and DC-S1R. For model DC-S1H and DC-S5, you can use an SD (512MB to 2GB), SDHC (4GB to 32GB), and SDXC (48GB ro 128GB) cards.


Inserting the Card

  1. Open the card door. Slide the card door in the direction of the arrow while pushing down the card door lock lever.
    Image shows card door lever pointing down to open.
  2. Insert the cards.
    • (A) Card slot 1: XQD card
    • (B) Card slot 2: SD card
    • Match the orientation of the cards as shown in the figure and then insert them firmly until they click.
    • Do not touch the SD card connection contacts (C).
      Image shows the direction to insert the cards
  3. Close the card door.
    • Close the card door and slide it firmly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
    • The cards are displayed on the status LCD.
      Image shows closing and locking the door


Card Access Indications


The card access lamp lights while the card is being accessed.

Image shows the card access lamp at the rear of the camera bottom right hand side.


Removing a card

  1. Open the card door. Check that the card access lamp is off and then open the card door.
  2. Push the card until it clicks and then pull the card out straight.
    • The card may be hot just after the camera has been used. Be careful when removing.

Note: Do not perform the following operations during access. The camera may operate incorrectly or the card and recorded images may be damaged.

  • Turn off the camera.
  • Remove the battery or card or disconnect the power plug.
  • Subject the camera to vibration, impacts, or static electricity.
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