Appendices

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Care and Storage

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 stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off.

If the camera has gotten dirty or after use at the beach or around chemicals, take the following steps: Make sure the battery/card cover and terminal cover are securely closed. Then, clean the camera 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 dirt 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 camera fails to work properly, please consult your Ricoh Repair Center.

There are high voltage circuits in this 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 quality, 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 kinds 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 repellent, 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 there 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 going to use the camera for a long period of time.

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