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Getting Started

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

• 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 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/AV 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 batteries are removed while the data on 

the card is being recorded or accessed.

• If the SD Memory Card 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.

• Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on 

another camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in 

Memory”. (p.121) 

• Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete 

the data so that it cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery 

software. There are off-the-shelf secure data deletion software programs 

available that will completely delete the data. If you are going to discard, give 

away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the 

card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any 

personal or sensitive information. In any case, the data on your SD Memory 

Card should be managed at your own risk.

Write-protect switch