Pentax 555 User Manual

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!Precautions When Using a 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.

• The SD Memory Card 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

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 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 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 or SD Memory Card that have been

used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting a SD Memory Card” (p.112) for
instructions on formatting.

• Never remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may cause the card

to be damaged and become unusable.

• The data on the SD Memory Card may be erased in the following circumstances.

Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased.
• when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
• when the SD Memory Card 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 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