<< 6 >>Instructions on using the memory card● Be sure to format the memory card (see p.7) if you are using a newlypurchased memory card for the first time, if it contains data that the cameracannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.● Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted orremoved.● Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce its 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 it to any heavy impact.● Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic ormagnetic fields, e.g. near loudspeakers or TV receivers.● Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes intemperature.● Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact withany liquid. Should this 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 memorycard is warm. This is perfectly normal.● Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera.To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using thiscamera.● Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memorycard reader.● If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data maybecome corrupted :- When the memory card is used incorrectly.- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording,deleting (formatting) or reading.● Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.● It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppydisks, hard disks, CD etc.● If there is insufficient memory available: A [Memory Full!] message will appear and the camera will not operate.To optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory cardor delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card.● Don’t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp isblinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.