■Operating Environment
•The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
•Do not place the camera in any of the following locations.
–In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of moisture or dust
–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. Note that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. To avoid condensation, place the camera into a plastic bag before subjecting it to sudden temperature change. Wait until the air in the bag has had enough time to become acclimated to the new temperature before removing the camera. After that, open the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours.
■Power Supply
•Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery
•The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about one day after power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). If this happens, be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is restored (page 192).
■Lens
•Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.
•You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
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