Pentax Optiio550 User Manual

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Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery cham-

ber/card cover.

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch.

Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by pro-
hibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or for-
matting of the card.

• The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard formatted by the other equipment than

this camera cannot be used for PC, etc. Formatting must be done by this
camera.

• Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard 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 SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or subject it to violent

impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.

• Be sure to format unused SD Memory Card/multimedia cards or SD Memory

Card/multimedia cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to
“Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard” (p.126) for instructions on
formatting.

• Never remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard during formatting as this

may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable.

• The data on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard may be erased in the fol-

lowing circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is
erased

• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user.
• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard 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 SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard 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.

Write-pro-
tect switch

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