HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section before using the camera.
Study and familiarize yourself with the functions of your camera before using it. No compensation or guarantee is provided for unsatisfactory pictures or loss of profit, etc.
Carry spare batteries when you use the camera in a cold environment, on a field trip, or when taking many pictures at one time.
ENVIRONMENT
Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock.
This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used underwater. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth as soon as possible. If the camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Sigma Service Center.
Do not leave the camera in a dusty, hot, or highly humid environment for a long period of time.
If the camera is moved from a cold place to a warm room, water droplets may appear on the camera. Please keep the camera in a bag until it is acclimatized to the ambient room temperature.
The camera will work within a temperature range between 0˚C/32˚F and +40˚C/104˚F and humidity less than 80% (no condensation). However, in cold temperatures below 0˚C, the power performance of the battery is reduced. Please carry a spare battery in these circumstances, and keep the batteries warm.
Static electricity or magnetic fields, may effect the operation of the camera. If such exposure occurs, please remove the battery from the camera and
HOW TO STORE THE CAMERA
If you intend to store the camera for a long time, remove the battery.
To avoid growth of fungus, store the camera and lens in a dry, cool and ventilated place, with a drying agent such as silica gel. Keep your equipment away from chemicals.
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