These gaskets protect the interior of the camera from becoming wet in the
event the camera is splashed with water. Check these gaskets often and
carefully remove any sand or dust to maintain this protective seal.
Whenever your camera gets wet, take the following precautions to maintain
your camera in good working order.
Clean the entire exterior ofthe camera with a dry cloth.
Open the battery compartment and
remove the battery, leaving the battery cover open.
Open the back cover and expose the film compartment.
Check the interior to see if it is wet. If it is, carefully dry it.
Leave both the battery compartment and back cover for several hours to let it
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