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General Camera Maintenance
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Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never
use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of
its parts.
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Clean the lens and back LCD screen:
Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for
camera lenses.
Do not wipe the camera lens or LCD screen with
chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue. It may scratch the lens.
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Blow gently on the lens or LCD screen to remove dust and dirt.
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Moisten the lens or LCD screen by breathing lightly on it.
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Wipe the lens or LCD screen gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an
untreated lens-cleaning tissue.
General Safety
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Always follow basic safety precautions. Refer to the “Important Safety
Instructions” booklet packed with your camera.
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To keep from damaging your camera, avoid exposing it to moisture and
extreme temperatures.
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Do not allow any chemicals, such as suntan lotion to come into contact
with the painted surface of the camera.
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Never disassemble or touch the inside of the camera. This could result in
electrical shock.
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If you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the camera,
immediately turn off the camera, wait a few minutes until the camera
cools, then remove the battery.
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If you use the camera in an airplane, observe instructions of the airline
company. Radio waves emitted by the camera may affect the airplane
instruments.
