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Donot drop:The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keepdry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism

if immersed in water or exposed can cause irreparable damage.

Avoidsuddenchangesin temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

Keep awayfrom strongmagnetk fields: Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment

that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry.

Donot leavethe lenspointedat thesun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or

produce a white blur effect in photographs.

Turnthe productoff beforeremovingor disconnectingthe powersource:Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected.

(leaning: Keep the lens contacts clean. When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and

then dry the camera thoroughly. In rare instances, static electricity may cause LCDs to light up or go dark. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display will soon return to normal.

The lens and mirror are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and other stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully.

See "The Low-Pass Filter" (_ 284, 286) for information on cleaning the low-pass filter.

Donot touchthe shuttercurtain:The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or

subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain.

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