Canon PowerShot A510 PowerShot A520/A510 Camera User Guide - Page 23

Memory Card Handling Precautions z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card. z Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. z Do not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker. z When writing on the memory card, use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). Using a sharp point pen (e.g. ball-point pen) or pencil may damage the memory card or corrupt the recorded data. z Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity or card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended. z Moving a memory card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid condensation, place the memory card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a Preparing the Camera different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. z If condensation forms on the memory card, store it at room temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally. z Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations. • Locations subject to dust or sand • Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures 21 Preparing the Camera, Basic Function