Quick Start Guide

• The SD Memory Card is equipped with

a write-protect switch. Setting the

switch to LOCK prevents new data

from being recorded on the card, the

stored data from being deleted, and

the card from being formatted by the

camera or computer.

r appears on the display when the

card is write-protected.

• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card

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

• Keep the battery/card cover closed and do not remove the SD Memory

Card or turn the camera off while the data is being played back or

saved to the card, or the camera is connected to a computer 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 lost in the following

circumstances. We do 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 SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.

(4) when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the battery is removed

while the card is being accessed.

• 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 computer.

• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been

previously used on another camera.

Other Precautions

Write-protect

switch