Kodak DX3500 manual Tips, Safety, Maintenance

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significantly on age, usage conditions, type, brand, and camera. Digital camera requirements are very demanding on batteries. Not all batteries perform well under these challenging conditions. In Kodak lab tests, Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries delivered the best results in a variety of conditions. Ni-MH batteries are designed for high-demand devices, like digital cameras, and do not exhibit the “memory” effects seen with other rechargeable technologies.

µ Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41 ° F (5 ° C). Carry spare batteries when using your camera in cold weather, and keep them warm until you are ready to take pictures. Do not discard cold batteries that do not work. Once they are warmed, they may be usable.

Tips, Safety, Maintenance

µAlways follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” booklet packed with your camera.

µDo not allow any chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with the painted surface of the camera.

µIf the camera has been subjected to inclement weather or you suspect water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera and remove the battery and Picture Card. Allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera again.

µClean the lens and back LCD screen:

1 Blow gently on the lens or LCD screen to remove dust and dirt.

2 Moisten the lens or LCD screen by breathing lightly on it.

3 Wipe the lens or LCD screen gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue.

Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not wipe the camera lens or LCD screen with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. It may scratch the lens.

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