Appendixes
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Camera maintenance
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Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt,
or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean
with a soft cloth before you insert the memory card before your
camera.
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Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in
contact with memory cards or the memory card slot. Doing so
may cause memory cards or the camera to malfunction.
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When you carry a memory card, use a case to protect the card
from electrostatic discharges.
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Transfer important data to other media, such as a hard disk,
CD, or DVD.
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When you use the camera for an extended period, the memory
card may become warm. This is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
Cautions when using memory cards
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Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot
temperatures (below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F).
Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards to malfunction.
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Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a
memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera
and memory card.
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Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with
your camera.
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Turn off the camera into you insert or remove the memory card.
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Do not remove the memory card or turn off your camera while
the lamp is blinking, as this may damage your data.
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When the lifespan of a memory card has expired, you cannot
store any more photos on the card. Use a new memory card.
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Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact
or pressure.
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Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic
fields.
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Avoid using or keeping memory cards in areas with high
temperature, high humidity, or corrosive substances.
