k Caution concerning the batteries and terminals

i Periodically clean the battery terminals ((+) and (–)) as well as the terminals in the camera’s battery compartment cover with a dry cloth. Do not touch the terminals of either the batteries or the battery compartment with your bare hands. Doing so will allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize, increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance increases, the usable life of the batteries will diminish.

kCaution when cleaning the lens

iIf the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for photographic equipment to clean it.

k When not using the digital camera for a long period

i Remove the batteries. However, when the batteries are removed for a long time, the digital camera functions may begin to not work properly. Periodically reinstall the batteries and check the digital camera functions.

i If the batteries are left in the digital camera, a small amount of power is still used even if the digital camera is turned off. If the batteries are left in the digital camera for a long period, they may become completely discharged and cannot be used.

kCautions concerning condensation

iUsing the digital camera with condensation inside it may damage the digital camera.

If condensation seems likely to form

i Place the digital camera in a plastic bag and seal it, and then wait until the digital camera has reached the ambient temperature.

Be careful of condensation under the following conditions

i When moving the digital camera suddenly from a cold place to a warm place.

i When the ambient temperature changes drastically, such as when a heater is turned on to quickly heat the room.

i When the digital camera is placed in the path of cool air from an air conditioner.

i When the digital camera is placed in a location of high humidity.

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