Camera maintenance
Appendixes
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Cautions when using memory cards
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Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures (below
0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F). Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards
to malfunction.
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Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory card in the
wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card.
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Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras or by a
computer. Reformat the memory card with your camera.
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Turn o the camera before you insert or remove the memory card.
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Do not remove the memory card or turn o your camera while the lamp is
blinking, as this may damage your data.
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When the lifespan of a memory card has expired, you cannot store any more
photos on the card. Use a new memory card.
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Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact or pressure.
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Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic elds.
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Avoid using or keeping memory cards in areas with high temperature, high
humidity, or corrosive substances.
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Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign
substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before you
insert the memory card into your camera.
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Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in contact with memory
cards or the memory card slot. Doing so may cause memory cards or the camera
to malfunction.
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When you carry a memory card, use a case to protect the card from electrostatic
discharges.
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Transfer important data to other media, such as a hard disk, CD, or DVD.
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When you use the camera for an extended period, the memory card may become
warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.