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Memory Card Handling Precautions

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To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:

Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force, physical shock, or vibration.
Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything metallic.
Do not affix any stickers, etc. on the card.
Do not store or use the card near anything that has a strong magnetic field,such as a TV set, speakers, or magnets. Also avoid places prone to having static electricity.
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Store the card in a case, etc.
Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.

Precautions while operating the camera

When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to, read from, or erased from the card, or data is being transferred. Do not open the card slot cover or the battery compartment cover.

Also, never do any of the following while the access lamp is lit or blinking. Otherwise, it can damage the image data, card, or camera.

Removing the card.
Removing the battery.
Shaking or banging the camera around.
Unplugging and connecting a power cord (when household power outlet accessories (sold separately) are used).

Precautions in formatting a memory card

If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or computer, format the card with your camera. For information on how to format a memory card, refer to the camera’s instruction manual.

Caution

When the card is formatted, all images and data on the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. Make sure to transfer the indispensable data to a computer, etc. before formatting the card.

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