C Caring for Your Camera

Taking some basic precautions when using your camera will enhance your digital camera experience.

Basic Camera Care

You should take some basic precautions to ensure that your camera continues to perform optimally.

•Store your digital camera in a cool, dry place away from windows, furnaces, and damp basements.

•Always turn the camera off when you are not using it to protect the lens. When the camera is off, the camera lens retracts and the lens wink mechanism closes over the lens to protect it.

•Clean your camera body, Image Display, and lens regularly with cleaning supplies designed specifically for cameras. See Cleaning the Camera on page 198.

•Keep your camera and accessories in a padded case with a good strap for easy transport. Most HP digital camera cases have built-in pockets for batteries and memory cards. See Purchasing Camera Accessories on page 193.

•Always keep your camera equipment with you as  carry-on when you travel. Never check it with the suitcases, since rough handling and extreme weather  can damage it.

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