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Care

• Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will
suffer.
• When dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it directly with your
fingers, and either use a blower (available in st ores) to blow it off, or a soft
cloth to gently dust it off.
• If the camera has gotten dirty or afte r use at the beach or around chemicals,
take the following steps: Make sure the batter y/card cover and terminal
cover are securely closed. Then, clean the came ra in tap water in a vessel
such as a bucket. Remove sand and salt from the camera. Finally, wipe
water off its surface using a soft cloth.
• If the rubber packing has gotten dirty, wipe d irt off its surface using a soft
cloth. If the dirt cannot be removed, request the dealer or the Ricoh Repair
Center to replace the packing.
• In the unlikely event that your camer a fails to work properly, please consult
your Ricoh Repair Center.
• There are high voltage circuits in thi s camera. As this is dangerous, do not
dismantle this camera under any circumstances.
• Do not get volatile substances, such as thinner, benzene , or pesticides on
your camera. This may cause a change in q uality, paint to peel, etc.
• As the surface of the LCD monitor is easily scratched, do not rub hard
objects against it.
• Clean the surface of the LCD monitor by wiping gently with a soft cloth
containing a small amount of display cleaner sold in stores.

Use and Storage

• Please avoid using or storing your camera in the following kind s of places,
as this may damage the camera.
Places with severe vibration.
Places where it is in direct contact with vinyl or rubber products or
chemicals, including mothballs or other insect rep ellent, for long periods
of time.
Places with strong magnetic fields (near a monitor, transformer, magnet,
etc.).
Avoid using or storing your camera with the battery/card cover or terminal
cover open in the following places.
In high heat and humidity, or where the re is severe change in
temperature or humidity.
Places with a lot of dust, dirt or sand.
Places where it is exposed to water.
• Remove the batteries if you are not goin g to use the camera for a long
period of time.
Care and Storage