Using Your Camera Correctly

e Read this information and the “Safety Notes” (➡P.87), to make sure you use your camera correctly.

■Places to Avoid

Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations:

h In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places

h In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer

h Extremely cold places

h Places with strong vibration h Places with smoke or steam

h Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near motors, transformers or magnets)

h In contact with chemicals such as next to rubber or vinyl products

■Damage by Water or Sand

The FinePix A330/FinePix A340 can be damaged on the inside and outside by water and sand. When you are at the beach or close to water, make sure that the camera is not damaged by water or sand. Take care not to place the camera on a wet surface.

xD-Picture Card. In this event, remove the xD- Picture Card and wait a short time.

■When the Camera is Not Used or is stored

Periods of Time

If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries and the xD-Picture Card.

■Cleaning Your Camera

h Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens, LCD monitor screen or viewfinder, and then wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. If any soiling remains, apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently.

h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged.

h Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use volatile substances or cleaning products these items can cause damage.

■Damage by Condensation

If the camera is carried from a cold location into a warm place, water droplets (condensation) may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this occurs, turn the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera. Condensation may also form on the

■Using the Camera When Traveling

When travelling overseas, do not place your camera in the check-in baggage. Baggage can be subjected violent shocks, and the camera may be damaged inside or outside.

Power Supply and Batteries

Applicable Batteries

h In the camera, use AA-size alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries and the rechargeable battery NH- 10.

Do not use AA-size manganese or nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries in your FinePix A330/FinePix A340 because the heat created by the batteries could damage the camera or cause is not to work.

h The life of alkaline batteries varies between brands. The life of batteries you purchase may be shorter than those provided with the camera.

Notes on the Batteries

Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given below.

h Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire. h Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects

such as necklaces or hairpins.

h Do not expose the batteries to water, and keep batteries from getting wet or stored in moist locations.

h Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries, including battery casings.

h Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts.

h Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed, discolored.

h Do not store batteries in warm or humid places.

h Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.

h Make sure that the battery polarity (≠ and –) is 74 correct.

h Do not use new with used batteries. Do not use charged and discharged batteries together.

h Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the same time.

h If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the camera (Note if the camera is left with the batteries removed, the time and date settings are cleared).

h The batteries feel warm right after being used. Before removing the batteries, turn the camera off and wait for the batteries cool down.

h Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or locations, warm the batteries by placing it inside your garments before use. A battery that is not working well due to cold will work again when the temperature is return to normal.

h Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals makes the batteries charge less reducing the number of images they will allow you to take. Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a soft dry cloth before loading.

If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries.

If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water. Note that battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes. If this occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your physician for treatment.