Precautions Regarding Memory Cards

Precautions When Using a CF Card

•Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the CF card cover.

•Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using the camera as the card may be hot.

•Do not remove the CF card or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

•Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.

•Be sure to format unused CF card or CF card that have been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting a CF card” p.114 for instructions on formatting.

•Never remove the CF card during formatting as this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable.

•Time required for recording to the CF card will differ depending on picture conditions and card performance.

•The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased.

•When the CF card is mishandled by the user.

•When the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

•When the card has not been used for a long time

•When the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being accessed.

•The CF card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of important data on a PC.

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

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

Precautions When Using a Microdrive™

•The Microdrive™ is a small, light-weight hard disk drives. Because it is rotating recording media, it does not handle vibration or impact well. When using a Microdrive™, be very careful not to subject the camera to vibration or impact.

•A Microdrive™ may get hot when used for long periods. Please handle carefully.

•Do not place a Microdrive™ near a strong magnetic field.

•Time required for recording to the Microdrive™ will differ depending on picture conditions and Microdrive™ performance.

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