17Precautions on Using the Memory Stick DuoMaintenance of the Memory Stick Duo(Hereafter the Memory Stick Duo is referred to as the "Memory Card".)Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 66) if you are using a newlypurchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the cameracannot recognize, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed.Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card's performance.Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card.Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty.The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memorycard to any heavy impact.Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields, e.g.near loud speakers or TV receivers.Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature.Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid. Shouldthis happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth.Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm.This is perfectly normal.Do not use a memory card that has been used in another digital camera or memory card reader.Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader.Preserving the memory card dataDo not remove the memory card while the camera status lamp (green) is blinking.Doing so will corrupt the data on the memory card.Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks,CD etc.If there are no shots remainingWhen you press the shutter button, a [CARD FULL !] message is displayed and the camera willnot operate. To optimize the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card ordelete unnecessary images stored in the memory.