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Before Use
Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may b e damaged if used in
following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
•When carrying or using the playback feature, ensure that the
lens is in the stored positio n.
•There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will come
from the camera, but these are due to the motion of the
aperture, the zoom and the motor and do not indicate a defect.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water,
sand, etc.
•Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may
not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as
when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.
∫About Condensation (When the lens or viewfinder is
fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when th e am bient temperature or humidity
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains,
fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.