•Battery Life
•Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (25°C (77°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount of time spent in storage, etc.
•Leaving the camera on can run down the battery and cause the low battery warning to appear. Power off the camera whenever you are not using it.
•The low battery warning indicates that the camera is about to turn off due to low battery power. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Leaving a low or dead battery in the camera can lead to battery leakage and data corruption.
•Data Error Precautions
Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of photos and videos in camera memory.
•Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is performing some operation
•Removing the battery or memory card while the back lamp is flashing green after turning off the camera
•Disconnecting the USB cable while communication is in progress
•Using a battery that is low
•Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 110). Perform the action indicated by the message that appears.
•Operating Environment
•Operating Temperature Requirements: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
•Operating Humidity: 0 to 90% (non condensation)
•Do not place the camera in any of the following locations.
–In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of moisture, dust, or sand
–Near an air conditioner or in other areas subjected to extreme temperature or humidity
–Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area subjected to strong vibration
•Condensation
Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation” to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera, which creates the risk of malfunction. To prevent condensation from forming seal the camera in a plastic bag before changing locations. Then leave the bag sealed to allow the air inside to naturally change to the same temperature as the air in the new location. After that, remove the camera from the bag and open the battery cover for a few hours.
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