Care and storage

Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your camera will provide years of service.

Camera care

•Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.

•Turn off the camera when transporting.

•This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera.

•When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand. Water, sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera.

•Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun; the CCD may be damaged.

•Keep the camera away from electromagnetic fields from devices such as magnets or motors.

Storage

•Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long periods of disuse, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying agent.

•Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods.

•Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.

•During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the camera out of storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.

Cleaning

•If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratch the surface.

•To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then gently wipe the lens with a cloth or tissue designed for optics. Use lens-cleaning fluid if necessary.

•Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.

•Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.

124 Appendix

LCD monitor care

•The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99.99% of the pixels operate properly. Less than 0.01% of the monitor pixels are displayed as color or bright points; this is not monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image.

•Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged.

•In cold temperatures, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the display will function normally.

•If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.

Batteries

•Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power when they warm up.

•In cold environments, the use of Ni-MH batteries is recommended over alkaline batteries for better performance.

•If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera, do not reload them even if their charge seems to recover over time. These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation.

•A special built-in battery supplies power to the clock and memory when the camera battery is exhausted or removed. If the camera resets each time the battery is replaced, the built-in battery is exhausted. It must be replaced at a Konica Minolta service facility.

•After initially inserting the battery, do not remove it for twenty-four hours; the camera can be off during this period. The main battery is used to charge an internal battery, which protects settings when the main battery is removed.

Copyright

•TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc., is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright. Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the copyright laws.

125