Precautions

Do not use/store the camera in the following places

•In an extremely hot, dry or humid place

In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.

•Under direct sunlight or near a heater

The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.

•In a location subject to rocking vibration

•Near strong magnetic place

•In sandy or dusty places

Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour.

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

On carrying

•Be sure to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using the camera. When attaching the body cap, remove all the dust from the cap before placing it on the camera.

On operating temperatures

Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 and 40°C (32 and 104°F) (When using a Microdrive: 5 and 40°C (41 and 104°F)). Shooting in extremely cold

On the internal rechargeable battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.

This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about 8 months it becomes completely

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