Cautions
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
•Do not allow your camera to get
•Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or
•Protect your camera from impact, rough handling, and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.
•Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.
•Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s compartments, slots, or access points. This type of damage may not be covered by your warranty.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
•Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 40° C/104° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.
•Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.
•Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before inserting in your camera.
Use only
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your warranty.
Protect your camera’s lens
Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your lens with a soft, clean,
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