257Appendixz Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations.• Locations subject to dust or sand• Locations subject to high humidity and high temperaturesz Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory cardmay be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, staticelectricity, camera or memory card malfunction, making abackup copy of important data is recommended.z Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erasesall data, including protected images.z You are recommended to use memory cards that have beenformatted in your camera.• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card mightbe the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem.• Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheraldevices may not operate correctly in this camera. When thathappens, reformat the memory card with this camera.z If formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn thecamera off and re-insert the memory card. Then turn thecamera back on and format again.z Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card.Formatting or erasing the data on a memory card merelychanges the file management information on the memory cardand does not ensure that its contents are completely deleted.When disposing of a memory card, take precautions, such asphysically destroying the memory card, to prevent personalinformation leaks.LCD Monitorz Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket.Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.z When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objectsdo not come into contact with the LCD monitor.If this occurs, it may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.z Do not attach accessories to the strap.Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.COPY
