Pentax Optio T20 Operating Manual page 21

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a
write-protect switch. Setting the switch to
LOCK write-protects the SD Memory
Card. When the SD Memory Card is write-
protected, the existing data is protected,
and the recording of new data and
deletion of existing data or formatting of the card is prohibited.
r appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write-protected.
• Be careful when removing 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
saved to the card, images or sound files are being played back, 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 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 or the battery is 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 regularly make a
backup of important data on a computer.
• 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 SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website
or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.
Installing the SD Memory Card
Write-protect
switch
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