C Caring for your camera
Your HP camera has been designed to withstand most conditions under which you would normally take pictures. However, you should take some basic precautions when using your camera (see Basic camera care below) and clean it regularly (see Cleaning the camera on page 117).
Basic camera care
You should take some basic precautions to ensure that your camera continues to perform optimally.
•Before storing the camera, wipe moisture from the camera body with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
•Whenever you go from a cold location to a warm one (from a snowy mountain to a hotel room, for example), wrap the camera tightly in a plastic bag. Let the camera adapt to the warmer temperature for about an hour before removing it from the plastic bag. Doing so will help prevent condensation inside the camera and extend its life.
•Store your digital camera in a cool, dry place away from windows, furnaces, and damp basements.
•Always slide the lens cover over the lens when you are not using your camera. This precaution not only protects the lens from dust and scratches but also conserves battery life.
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