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This SD card is a semiconductor memory with the size of 24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm, as
small as a postage stamp, and is expected to be a next-generation recording medium
that replaces minidisks (MDs), compact disks (CDs) and cassette tapes. The card
allows repetition of data reading, writing and deleting.
Instructions on handling
Abstain from the following:
• To disassemble or modify the card
• To give the card a strong impact, twisting, bending, dropping, treading, or water
wetting
• To rub the card with a sheet of cloth or plastics or to bring the card near to anything
that is likely to generate static electricity or electromagnetic field.
• To touch the metallic terminal of card with hand or metallic object, to affix stickers,
or to stain the card.
• To peel off the label that is affixed to the card.
• To affix other labels or stickers.
• To insert the card into a device that does not accept an SD card (e.g., device for
multimedia cards).
• To apply excessive force when operating the lid of the card port.
• To use cracked or deformed card.
• To use the card in a moist place such as bathroom or in a dusty place such as
warehouse.
Instruction on storage
Be sure to put the card in the case when it is taken out from the main body.
• Do not put the card in a vehicle or in a place exposed to direct sunlight where it
may become hot.
• Do not put the card in a place where corrosive gases may arise.
For protection of important data
• Do not turn off the power or do not remove the SD card during memory reading or
writing (when the SD card access lamp is blinking). Doing the above may destroy
the stored data.
• Do not forget to make backup of the data stored in the SD card. Note that user s
important data is subject to potential destruction although it is very rare to occur.
Other instructions
Precautions on use of SD card