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Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or
•If you record near radio transmitters or
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
•If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off.
•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the camera.
•Before cleaning the camera, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adaptor
•The body of the camera may be damaged and the surface finish may peel off.
•Wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth.
•Do not use kitchen detergent or a chemically treated cloth.
∫About the LCD monitor
•Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD monitor and it may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal temperature of the camera increases.
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Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the
∫About the Lens
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.
•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause the camera to malfunction. Also, be careful when you leave the camera outside or near a window.
∫Batteries
Be sure to remove the batteries when you will not be using the camera for a long period of time.
•If the temperature is too high or low, the terminals may rust causing a malfunction.
If you drop the batteries accidentally, check to see if the body of the batteries and the terminals are damaged.
•Inserting damaged batteries in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
•Be aware that the operating time of the batteries becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort.
Dispose of unusable batteries.
•Batteries have a limited life.
•Do not throw batteries into fire because they may cause an explosion.
•Unusable batteries should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline on
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