Pentax K-30, Operating Manual

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Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or
electrical interference.
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Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be
exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
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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.
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The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing
the card immediately after using the camera.
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Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card is being
accessed. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
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Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from
water and store away from high temperatures.
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Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged and
become unusable.
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Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. We do
not accept any liability for data that is deleted if
1. the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
2. the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
3. the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.
4. the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while the card is being accessed.
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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.
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Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards previously used with
other cameras or devices.
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Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD
Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted data can
sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. 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.
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The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.
Other Precautions
Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which
can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website.
Refer to p.233 for details. Thank you for your cooperation.
Write-protect
switch
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