FujiFilm A200 manual Places to Avoid

Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly

eBe sure to read this information in conjunction with “Safety Notes” (➡P.114), to ensure that you use your camera correctly.

■Places to Avoid

Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations:

hIn the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places.

hIn direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer.

hExtremely cold places.

hPlaces subject to strong vibration.

hPlaces affected by smoke or steam.

hPlaces subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near motors, transformers or magnets).

hIn contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time.

■Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand

The FinePix A200 is particularly adversely affected by water and sand. When you are at the beach or close to water, ensure that the camera is not exposed to water or sand. Take care also not to place the camera on a wet surface. Water or sand inside the camera can cause faults that may be irreparable.

■Notes on Condensation

If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm place, 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

100 camera. Condensation may also form on the xD-Picture

card. In this event, remove the xD-Picture Card and wait a short time before using it again.

■When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods

If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries and the xD-Picture Card before storing the camera.

■Cleaning Your Camera

hUse a blower brush to remove dust from the lens, LCD monitor screen or viewfinder and then wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. If any soil remains, apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently.

hDo not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged.

hClean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use volatile substances such as thinners, benzine or insecticide, as these may react with camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating.

■Using the Camera Overseas

When travelling overseas, do not place your camera in the check-in baggage. Baggage handling at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks, and the camera may be damaged internally even when no external damage is visible.