Camera maintenance
Appendixes
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Using or storing the camera

Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
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Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures.
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Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity, or where the
humidity changes drastically.
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Avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight and storing it in hot, poorly-
ventilated areas, such as in a car during summer time.
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Protect your camera and the display from impact, rough handling, and excessive
vibration to avoid serious damage.
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Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorly-ventilated
areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components.
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Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or ammable chemicals. Do
not store or carry ammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the camera or its accessories.
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Do not store the camera where there are mothballs.
Using on beaches or shores
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Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in similar
areas.
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Your camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery, adapter, or memory
card with wet hands. Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to
your camera.
Storing for extended period of time
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When you store the camera for an extended period, place it in a sealed container
with an absorbent material, such as silica gel.
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Batteries discharge even when the camera is not being used.
Ensure that you replace the batteries with new AA alkaline batteries if you use the
camera again after storing it for an extended period of time.
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The present date and time can be initialized when the camera is turned on after
the camera and battery have been separated for a prolonged period.
Using the camera with caution in humid environments
When you transfer the camera from a cold environment to a warm one,
condensation can form on the lens or internal components of the camera. In this
situation, turn o the camera and wait for at least 1 hour. If condensation forms
on the memory card, remove the memory card from the camera and wait until all
moisture has evaporated before reinserting it.
Other cautions
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Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury to yourself or others
or damage to your camera.
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Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper
operation.
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Turn o the camera when not using it.
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Your camera contains delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the camera.