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• never open the memory card compartment when the power is on

• most cameras have a small indicator that flashes when a photo is being saved to your memory card; never turn your camera off while this indicator is flashing
• memory cards are not affected by current airport security scanners
• avoid leaving your memory cards in extreme heat and cold, or high humidity (the original packaging should mention limits)
• store your memory cards in the small plastic holders that they came with
• avoid changing cards when in a hostile environment (especially blowing dust)
• if a card becomes wet, leave it to dry thoroughly, and then test it with a low priced card reader (cheaper to replace than your camera if something goes wrong)
• buy a card reader for transfering photos to your computer; it saves wear and tear on your camera
• before you take advantage of awesome deals on large capacity cards (> 2 GB) make sure your camera can use them (read the manual)
• more is better - it is better to own two 1 GB cards rather than one 2 GB card (what if a card fails or is damaged)
• if you have multiple cards, devise a technique that allows you to know quickly whether a particular card has already been used on the current outing
• format a new card in the camera before use
• consider formatting a card on a periodic basis (this process will determine if part of the card is failing)

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