Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions

Camera the for Caring—Notes Technical

Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep dry

This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

Keep away from strong magnetic fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electro magnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmit ters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or another sight source for an extended period. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs.

Blooming

Vertical white streaks may appear in photographs of the sun or other strong light sources. This phenomenon, known as “blooming,” can be prevented by reducing the amount of light that falls on the CCD, either by choosing a slow shutter speed and small aperture or by using an ND filter.

Do not touch the shutter curtain

The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain.

Handle all moving parts with care

Do not apply force to the battery-chamber, card-slot, or connector covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.

Cleaning

•When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened with pure water and then dry your camera thoroughly. In rare instances, static electricity produced by a brush or cloth may cause the LCD displays to light up or darken. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display will shortly return to normal.

•When cleaning the lens and mirror, re- member that these elements are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical (tilt- ing the can could result in liquid being sprayed on the mirror). If you do get a fingerprint or other stain on the lens, ap- ply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully.

•See “Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter” for information on cleaning the low-pass filter ( 194).

Storage

•To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will

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