• Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the card cover.
•SD Memory Cards are equipped with a
•The PENTAX website provides a list of SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards that have been checked for
compatibility with the camera. Inquiries on card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center.
•The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard may be hot when removed immediately after camera use.
•Do not remove the card or turn off the power while the camera is saving to the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard, displaying images, or connected to a PC via a USB cable. This could cause data loss or card damage.
•Do not bend the SD Memory Cards / MultiMediaCards or subject them to violent impact. Keep away from water and store away from high temperatures.
•New cards or cards used in another camera must be formatted before use. Refer to “Formatting Cards / Internal Memory” (p.86) for information on formatting.
•Never remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard during formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable.
•The data on an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard may be erased in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is erased.
(1)When the user mishandles the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
(2)When the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is placed in a location with static electricity or electrical interference
(3)When the card is not used for a long time
(4)When the card, the AC adapter, or battery is removed while recording or reading data on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
•SD Memory Cards / MultiMediaCards have a limited service life. The stored data may become unreadable after long periods of disuse. Please periodically back up important data onto your PC.
•Avoid using or storing cards where static electricity or electrical interference can occur.
•Do not use or store cards where they may be exposed to sudden temperature changes, condensation, or direct sunlight.
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