Using Your Camera Correctly
Read this information and the “Safety Notes” (➝p.128), to make sure you use your camera correctly.
ZPlaces to Avoid
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations:
•In the rain or in very humid, dirty, or dusty places
•In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer
•Extremely cold places
•Places with strong vibration
•Places with smoke or steam
•Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near motors, transformers, or magnets)
•In contact with chemicals such as pesticides
•Next to rubber or vinyl products
ZDamaged by Water or Sand
FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 can be damaged on the inside and outside by water and sand. When you are at the beach or close to water, make sure that the camera is not damaged by water or sand. Take care not to place the camera on a wet surface.
ZDamaged by Condensation
If the camera is carried 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, turn the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera. Condensation may also form on the
ZWhen the Camera is Not Used or is stored Periods of Time
If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries and the
ZCleaning Your Camera
•Use a blower brush to remove any dust on the lens, LCD monitor, or viewfinder, and then gently wipe the camera 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.
•Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD monitor, or viewfinder.
•Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use volatile substances or cleaning products these items can cause damage.
ZUsing the Camera When Traveling
When traveling overseas, do not place your camera in the
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