Pentax Optio S User Manual

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b Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery/Card

cover.

• The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard 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/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/MultiMediaCard or SD Memory

Card/MultiMediaCard that have been used on another camera. Refer to
“Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard and the Built-in memory”
(p.110) 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-protect
switch

b Data Backup

Very occasionally, data stored in the Built-in memory becomes unreadable.
As a backup measure, we recommend that you download important data to
a PC or store the data in a media other than the Built-in memory

This camera uses an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard.
Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard if a card is inserted (

icon on the LCD monitor),

or in the Built-in memory if no card is inserted (

icon on the LCD

monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting
or removing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.

Open the battery/card cover.

Insert SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard so the label
(the side with the

̆ symbol) is facing toward the LCD

monitor and push the card in until it clicks.

Close the battery/card cover.
To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow and pull it out.

b Approximate Number of Recordable Images and

Recorded pixels/Quality levels

•

The above table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB
SD Memory Card.

•

The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions,
capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.

Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Battery/Card cover

SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard

To remove the card,
push and pull out

Quality levels

Recorded pixels

Best

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Better
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Movie images

(320

Ч 240)

1600

Ч 1200

1024

Ч 768

30 sec.

× 3

sets

640

Ч 480

2048

Ч 1536

Good

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Ȣ)

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