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Installing the SD Memory Card
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Getting Started
Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery/card cover.
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect
switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing
data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of
existing data or formatting of the card.
• Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card
immediately after using the camera, as the card may be
hot.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera
off while data is being recorded on the card, images or
sound are being played back, or the camera is connected to a PC with the USB
cable as 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 temperature.
• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used in another
camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card and the Built-in Memory”
(p.147) for instructions on formatting.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the
card and render it unusable.
• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following
circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted
(1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
(2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical
interference.
(3) when the card has not been used for a long time.
(4) when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is
removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.
• The SD Memory 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 regularly 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.
• When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording may
stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the
memory, or shooting and playback may take a long time.
• Before purchasing a SD Memory Card please check the Pentax website to
ensure that it is compatible with your camera. You can also contact the nearest
Pentax service center for this information.
• 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. Please note that
formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that it
cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery software. There are off-
the-shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely
delete the data. In any case, the data on your SD Memory Card should be
managed at your own risk.
Write-protect switch