Caring for Your Camera, Batteries

Caring for Your Camera

Storage

Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off be- fore putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, re- move the batteries to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag con- taining a desiccant. Do not store the camera case (available separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. Do not store your camera with naptha or camphor moth balls or in locations that:

•are poorly ventilated or damp

•are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios

•are exposed to temperatures below -10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F; for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a sunny day)

•are subject to humidities of over 60%

To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.

Store the batteries in a cool, dry place.

Batteries

Technical

•When turning the camera on, check that the batteries are charged. The monitor will display a warning when batteries are low.

•Carry a fresh CR-V3 battery as a replace- ment when taking pictures on important occasions.You may find it difficult to pur- chase replacement batteries on short no- tice.

•On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the batter- ies are fully charged before heading out- side to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

•If the battery terminals are dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.

•Repeatedly recharging NiMH batteries be- fore they are fully exhausted may result in a "memory" effect, causing the batteries to lose their charge quickly. The batteries will return to normal after being fully dis- charged and recharged.

•NiMH batteries gradually lose their charge when left unused. We recommend that you charge NiMH batteries immediately before use.

•Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accor- dance with local regulations.

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