Canon POWERSHOT A80 PowerShot A80 Camera User Guide - Page 29

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 4 Close the CF card slot cover securely. • When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks green, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following, for image data may be lost or corrupted: - Do not shake the camera. - Do not turn off the power or open the CF card slot cover. • Be aware that use of CF cards whose contents have been edited with another camera or with another company's software may cause the camera to operate incorrectly. • You are recommended to use CF cards that have been formatted in your camera (p. 138). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. For more information on CF cards, see CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p. 203). About CF Cards... • CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. • Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid condensation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature. If condensation forms on the CF card, store it at room temperature until the water droplets have evaporated naturally. • Do not use or store CF cards in the following locations. - Locations subject to dust or sand - Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures 25