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If the LCD monitor is dirty, wipe it
clean with a soft cloth such as an
eyeglass cleaning cloth.
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Do not scratch or press the LCD
monitor with strong force.
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If you affix a screen protector
sheet to the LCD monitor, it may
become difficult to see.
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In an environment with extreme
temperature changes,
condensation may form on the
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft
cloth such as an eyeglass
cleaning cloth.
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When the camera has become
very cold, for example in cold
surroundings, the LCD monitor
will be slightly darker than usual
immediately after the camera is
turned on. Normal brightness will
be restored when the camera's
internal temperature rises.
If you take a cold drink bottle from
the refrigerator on a hot summer
day and leave it for a while, you will
find that water droplets have formed
on the surface of the bottle. This is
called “condensation”.
If condensation forms on the
camera, the lens will fog up and the
camera may not work properly.
Make every effort to ensure that
condensation does not form, or if it
does form, take appropriate action.
Causes of condensation
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Condensation occurs when the
ambient temperature or
humidity has changed, as in
the following:
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When the camera is brought
inside from the cold (for
example, a ski slope) to a
warm room
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When the camera is moved
from an air-conditioned car to
outside
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When a cold room has been
warmed up quickly
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When cool wind from an air
conditioner blows directly on
the camera
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After summer rain showers
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When the camera is in a very
humid place where the air is
thick with steam (for example,
a heated swimming pool)
About the LCD monitor
The LCD monitor is
manufactured using high-
precision technology;
however, black spots may
appear on the screen or some
pixels (red, blue or green) may
stay lit. This is normal and is
not a malfunction.
The effective pixel rate of the
LCD monitor is maintained at a
very accurate 99.99%, and dead
or stuck pixels may occur in at
most 0.01% of the pixels. Note
that these pixel defects are not
recorded with the captured
images and are not a cause for
concern.
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