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Appendices
Use and Storage
• Please avoid using or storing your cam era 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 o r
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 c over or terminal
cover open in the following places.
In high heat and humidity, or where there is severe change i n
temperature or humidity.
Places with a lot of dust, dirt or sand.
Places where it is exposed to water.
• Remove the batter y if you are not going to use the camera for a long period
of time.
Replacing the rubber packing
• To maintain the water proof ability, replace the rubber packing every two
years, regardless of whether it has gotten dirty.
If you use the camera frequently in a wet, sandy, or dusty environment, we
recommend replacing the packing every year.
The replacement will be performed by the Ricoh Repair Center on a
chargeable basis.
Precautions regarding care of your ca mera
1. Be sure to turn the power off.
2. Remove the battery or AC adapter before caring for you r camera.