Precautions
On handling the camera
Do not carry the camera by the disc cover
Do not touch the rotating disc
This may cause injury.
On cleaning the pickup lens
When the pickup lens becomes dirty and the camera cannot operate properly, clean the pickup lens using a commercially available blower.
Pickup lens
On pickup lens
Do not touch the pickup lens inside the disc cover. Also, do not open the disc cover except when inserting or removing a disc in order to keep dust out.
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
Do not use the AC power adapter while the DC plug is dirty. Wipe any dirt off of the plug with a cotton swab. A dirty DC plug can prevent the unit from charging properly.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine as this may damage the finish or the casing.
After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations
Clean your camera carefully. Otherwise, the salty air may corrode the metal fittings or dust may enter the inside of your camera, causing a malfunction.
Note on operating temperature
Your camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 0° and 40° (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. Should this occur, the camera will not operate properly.
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.
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