Chapter 9
General Camera Maintenance
!Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts.
!Clean the lens:
Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not wipe the camera lens with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. It may scratch the lens.
1 Blow gently on the lens to remove dust and dirt.
2 Moisten the lens by breathing lightly on it.
3 Wipe the lens gently with a soft,
General Safety
!To keep from damaging your camera, avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures.
!Do not allow any chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with the painted surface of the camera.
!Never disassemble or touch the inside of the camera.
!If you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the camera, immediately turn off the camera, wait a few minutes until the camera cools, then remove the batteries.
!If you use the camera in an airplane, observe instructions of the airline company. Radio waves emitted by the camera may affect the airplane instruments.
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