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OPERATINGTEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS

• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F).
• Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car
parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity.
• When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed
plastic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room
temperature before removing it from the bag.

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, if necessary,
moisten a lens tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens.
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.

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 CompactFlash 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.
CARE AND STORAGE

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 CompactFlash 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.

RECORDING MEDIA CARE AND HANDLING

• Read and follow the instruction manual supplied with the CompactFlash card.
• The following may cause data loss or damage.
1 Improper use of the card.
2 Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.
3 Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or
computer is accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).
4 The disuse of a card for an extended period.
5 Using the card beyond its life
Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommend
that a copy of the card data be made in another media such as a ZIP disc, hard disk,
CD-ROM, etc.
• When the card is formatted, all recorded data will be deleted. Be sure to make a
backup of any important data.
• The storage capability of the CompactFlash card will diminish with extended use. It
may be necessary to purchase a new card periodically.
• Keep away from static electricity and electromagnetic fields.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to impact.
• Strong static electrical discharges or physical shock may prevent the card from being
able to transfer data.
• Do not touch the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.
• Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Keep away from small children.
• When using an IBM Microdrive, do not subject the camera to vibrations.