Precautions
Do not leave the camera in the following places
•In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction.
•Under direct sunlight or near a heater. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction.
•On 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 cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the DC plug
Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack.
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 this may damage the finish or the casing.
•Thinner
•Benzine
•Alcohol
•Disposable cloth
•Volatile insecticide
•Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time
Note on operating temperature
Your camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 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, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.
Moisture condensation occurs easily when:
•The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room.
•The camera is taken from an air- conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.
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 a period of time (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.
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