Precautions

[Do not use/store the camera in the following places•In an extremely hot, cold 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.

[On carrying

Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.

[On cleaningCleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the lensWipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing.

•Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc.

•Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand.•Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.
[On operating temperatures

Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Shooting in extremely cold 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.

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 the internal rechargeable backup battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery

GB

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 one month it becomes

 

completely discharged. In this case, be sure to

 

charge this rechargeable battery before using the

 

camera.

 

However, even if this rechargeable battery is not

 

charged, you can still use the camera as long as

 

you do not record the date and time.

 

Charging method of the internal

 

rechargeable backup battery

 

Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and

 

then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with

 

the power off.

 

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