Concord Camera 3040AF - Manual (Page 53)

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SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Precautions for batteries:
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Use 2x AA batteries only.
• Dispose of the batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws.
• Leakage, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.
• Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries.
• Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+/-).
• Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous and in extreme circumstances
may cause a fire. It is best to clean your camera prior to seasonal periods of high humidity.
• Batteries may lose power if kept inside the camera for a long time without using. Please remove the
batteries while the camera is not in use.
• Do not use manganese batteries as they cannot supply sufficient power to support the camera's operations.
Batteries may not work normally under 32ºF (0ºC).
Precautions for SD Memory Cards:
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In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may be lost. Concord Camera is not
responsible in any way for such data loss.
• Do not touch the terminals with hands or metal objects.
• Keep dust, water and foreign objects away from the terminal section.
• Avoid heat, liquid and direct sunlight when using and for storage.
• Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the SD Memory Card while data is being read or written.
• Do not dismantle or modify.
• The recorded data may be lost if the card is affected by strong static electricity or electrical shock, or during
card repair or malfunction.
• When using SD Memory Cards do not change the attributes (read-only, etc.) of the files (pictures (JPEG) or
video clips (AVI) on the card. Doing so may prevent the camera from working properly when deleting, etc.
• Do not change the file names or the directory name of the pictures or video clips using a computer or save
files other than pictures or video clips taken by this camera onto the SD memory card. Pictures or video
clips that have been edited or added to the SD memory card with the computer may not play back and it
may cause the camera to malfunction.
• The SD Memory Card includes a write-protect switch. Sliding this switch downward prevents data from
being written to the card and pictures and video clips saved on the card are protected.
• Please note that pictures and video clips cannot be taken or deleted when the write-protect switch is on.
• When using a large-capacity card, writing, reading and deletion may take some time.
• Do not store the card in places with high humidity, dusty places or where static electricity or electromagnetic
fields are likely to occur.
• Images stored in the memory card may be ruined or damaged if you turn off the camera while it is in
process of reading, writing or formatting etc.
• SD cards are delicate electronic devices. Please do not bend or drop them
• Please do not place the SD card in or near to an environment of strong electronic or magnetic fields such as
loud speakers or TV receivers.
• Please keep the SD card in its bag or case when not in use.
• It's normal that the SD card is warm after use.
• Please make sure you switch off the camera before you remove the SD card.
• Do not open the battery/memory card door or remove the SD Memory Card while the camera is reading,
writing or formatting the card.
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