Using Your Camera Correctly
Before using the camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions (
page 3) and the notes described below:
Handling the Camera
Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places:
•Places subject to humidity, dust, and dirt
•Places subject to direct sunlight
•Places subject to high or low temperature
•Places filled with highly flammable gas
•Places near gasoline, benzene, or paint thinner
•Places subject to strong vibration
•Places subject to smoke or steam
•Places subject to strong magnetic fields (near electric motors, transformers, magnets, etc.)
•Places contacting chemicals (such as pesticides), rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time
•Beach, sandy places, or places where sand is likely to be present
If the camera comes into contact with sand, not only will the camera become damaged, it will also no longer be repairable.
Do not press the touch panel with excessive force or operate the panel with fingernails or hard pointed objects.
•This might damage the touch panels.
About recycling of rechargeable battery
•Dispose of unnecessary battery properly according to your local regulations.
•Before disposing of the battery, attach insulating tape to both the electrodes.
Getting Ready
Taking Photographs
Photographed ImagesPlaying Back/Deleting
Condensation
•Due to a sudden change in temperature, such as when you move the camera from a cold location to a warm one, water droplets (condensation) may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this occurs, switch the camera off, and wait an hour before using the camera. If condensation form on the SD card, remove the SD card, wipe off any condensation and wait a short time before using it again.
Connecting to the PC
Cleaning the Camera
•To prevent the lens and the surface of the LCD monitor from being scratched, blow off any dust from them with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth.
•Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile liquids such as paint thinner, benzene, or insecticide because these may react with the camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating.
Other Useful Information
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