Pentax 15656, 15613, 15635, 15624, 15758, 15646 Other Precautions, Regarding Product Registration

Write-protect switch

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• Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

Other Precautions

•The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-

protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer.

•The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing the card immediately after using the camera.

•Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card is being accessed. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

•Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures.

•Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

•Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted if

1.the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

2.the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

3.the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.

4.the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while the card is being accessed.

•If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

•Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards previously used with other cameras or devices.

•Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted data can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information.

•The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Refer to p.233 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.