Operation Precautions
Introduction
Do not operate or store your camera in places such as those listed below.
Doing so may lead to the breakdown of your camera.
• Unusually hot placesIf left in very hot places such as under the sun or in a car with the windows closed in summer, warping to the body or breakdown may occur.
•In direct sunlight or near heating equipmentWarping or breakdown may occur.
•Places subject to strong vibrations•Places subject to strong magnetismIf dirty, wipe clean with a soft cloth.
Care of the camera body•If the camera is very dirty, wipe with a soft coth moistened with a thin solution of neutral detergent. Wipe dry with a cloth.
•Do not use alcohol, thinner or benzine on the unit. Such solvents may remove paint from the cabinet.
•When using a chemically treated cloth, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
•If volatile liquids such as insecticide are left for a long time on the rubber or plastic parts, they may remove paint from the cabinet.
| • Sandy or dusty places | Lens care |
When using the camera at the seaside, beaches, or otherwise sandy places, take care to keep the camera free of sand particles. Breakdown which might not be able to be repaired may occur .
•Don't keep the lens or viewfinder pointed toward the sun.
Direct sunlight can harm the internal components of the digital still camera. Take care when leaving the camera outside or in a window.
Operation•Don't use in places with strong electromagnetic or radial waves.
You won't be able to correctly record or play back.
•Don't use near TV, AM radio or FM tuners.TV, AM radio or FM tuners will interfere with digital recording.
•Don't connect the AC power adaptor or battery charger to such devices as electric transformers.
Internal heating or breakdown may occur.
Remove dust from the surface of the lens with a blower or soft brush. If the lens is very dirty, wipe with a lens cleaning tissue.