Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions.

Storage and Use

■Condensation

If the camera will not be used for an extended

Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur

period, remove the battery and memory card.

when entering a heated building on a cold day,

Do not store or use the camera in locations that

can cause condensation inside the camera. If

are:

this occurs, turn the camera off and wait an hour

• exposed to rain, steam, or smoke

before turning it on again. If condensation forms

• very humid or extremely dusty

on the memory card, remove the card and wait

• exposed to direct sunlight or very high

for the condensation to dissipate.

temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle on a

Cleaning

sunny day

Use a blower to remove dust from the lens and

• extremely cold

monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• subject to strong vibration

Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping

• exposed to strong magnetic fi elds, such as

gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning

near a broadcasting antenna, power line, radar

paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning

emitter, motor, transformer, or magnet

fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to

• in contact with volatile chemicals such as

avoid scratching the lens or monitor. The camera

pesticides

body can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth.

• next to rubber or vinyl products

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile

■Water and Sand

chemicals.

Exposure to water and sand can also damage the

Travelling

camera and its internal circuitry and mechanisms.

Keep the camera in your carry-on baggage.

When using the camera at the beach or seaside,

Checked baggage may suffer violent shocks that

avoid exposing the camera to water or sand. Do

could damage the camera.

not place the camera on a wet surface.

 

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