Pentax Optio S50 User Manual

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Getting Started

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the 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.
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appears on the LCD monitor

when the card is write-protected.

• 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 voice memos 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.

• 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 batteries

are 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 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.

• For information on compatible memory cards, visit the PENTAX website or

contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center.

Write-protect switch

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