Microtek MKT-1300a - Manual (Page 60)

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Appendix C –
Using the SD Card
A SecureDigital (SD) card may be
inserted in the camera to provide an
external memory in which to store
pictures and movies. Images are
stored directly onto the SD card
when the card is installed. This
section covers the following topics:
• Inserting SD card
• Formatting SD card
• SD card-handling precautions
SD Card Insertion
When the READY LED is flashing,
the camera may be performing an
operation with the SD card. You
may lose or damage data if you
turn the power off, remove the SD
card or move the camera.
SD cards which have data on them
that was created on a different
system may cause camera
malfunction.
SD Card Formatting
Formatting allows you to prepare
the SD card to record images. Be
advised that this will remove the
contents of the card to be
formatted. Ensure that the data on
the SD card is backed up or not
important before formatting the
card.
NOTE: Formatting an SD card may
solve some camera operation
problems. It may also be necessary
to format a card used by a different
camera.
SD Card Handling
Precautions
The following precautions are
provided to allow you to safely get
the best performance from your SD
card.
• Abuse of the SD card may cause
it to fail in an operating situation.
Do not attempt to disassemble,
bend, shake, or apply force to the
card. Do not subject the SD card
to water, condensation, dust,
sand, or high humidity and
temperature, as well as static
electricity and noise.
• The SD card is equipped with a
write-protected tab to prevent
inadvertent recording over saved
images. You cannot record when
it is set to LOCK.
• You may lose or damage data if
you remove the SD card while it
is in operation.
• Store the card in its supplied
case.
• Do not touch the card terminals
or card with any foreign object or
material.