■ Notes on Handling the Camera
Environment of Use
Your digital camera can be used within the temperature range of 0℃ to 40℃
If the camera is moved from a cold place directly to a warm place, water droplets may form inside or outside the camera due to condensation. Condensation is a common cause of defects and malfunctions, so please exercise caution.
Trial Shots
Always take trial shots before photographing/videotaping important occasions, and thereby ensure that the images are recorded correctly.
The two AA alkaline dry batteries included in the package are provided to help you check the basic operations of the digital camera. If you are shooting real subjects, replace them with commercial AA alkaline dry batteries or AA nickel metal hydride batteries.
This digital camera CANNOT be used with AA manganese dry batteries.
Data Error
●This digital camera uses precision electronic components. Refrain from the following operations, as they may damage the data stored in the camera:
●Disconnecting the USB cable during data transfer.
●Removing the batteries or disconnecting the AC adapter (sold separately) while data is being recorded or transferred via USB connection.
●Connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter (sold separately) while data is being recorded.
●Continuing to use batteries that have already been consumed.
●Inserting or removing the memory card while the camera’s power is on.
●Performing other abnormal operations
●We recommend that you back up important data on another media (MO disk, Hard Disk,
LCD Monitor
●The image on the LCD monitor may become vague at nighttime or in a dark room because the sensor cannot receive sufficient lighting. This is not a malfunction. Move to a place that provides sufficient lighting for proper operation.
●Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. The display may become uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.
●The image on the LCD monitor may become darker under the sun or other strong light. This is not a malfunction.
●The LCD monitor is manufactured with a high degree of technical precision. However, the monitor may temporarily show black dots, or white, red, blue or green dots may appear for a longer period. This is not a malfunction. These dots will not be recorded along with the subject images.
●Sometimes the area around the LCD monitor may become hot while the camera is in use. This is not a malfunction.
SD Memory Card
●SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used with the
user manual attached to the SD memory card.
●Electrostatic and electrical noise may erase or damage the recorded data. We recommend that you back up important data on another media (MO disk, Hard Disk,
●Keep the contact area of the memory card free from dust or deposits of foreign matter. To remove soiling from the contact area, gently wipe the surface using a dry, soft cloth, etc.
Maintenance
●The camera cannot perform its best with dust adhering to the surface of the lens. To clean the lens, remove dust with a blower and then gently wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth.
●Do not wipe the exterior surface of the camera using thinner, benzine, etc. The coating may come off or become discolored.
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