Precautions
xDo 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.
xOn 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.
xOn cleaning
Cleaning the LCD monitor
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
•When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a blower brush. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface.
•Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as the shutter curtain, or the mirror. Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the auto focus system, blow away dust using a blower. If dust lands on the CCD, it may appear on the photo image. Turn the camera to the cleaning mode (page 103), then clean it using a blower. Do not use a spray blower to clean the inside of the camera. Using this may cause a malfunction.
•Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine.
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.
xOn 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 or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
xOn 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.
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
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.
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