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9
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
ENVIRONMENT
■
Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to
physical shock.
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This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used underwater. Wipe off
any water droplets with a dry cloth as soon as possible. If the camera
gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Sigma Service Center.
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Do not leave the camera in a dusty, hot, or highly humid environment for
a long period of time.
■
If the camera is moved from a cold place to a warm room, water droplets
may appear on the camera. Please keep the camera in a bag until it is
acclimatized to the ambient room temperature.
■
The camera will work within a temperature range between 0
˚
C/32
˚
F and
+40
˚
C/104
˚
F and humidity less than 85% (no condensation). However, in
cold temperatures below 0
˚
C, the power performance of the battery is
reduced. Please carry a spare battery in these circumstances, and keep
the batteries warm.
■
Static electricity or magnetic fields may affect the operation of the camera.
If such exposure occurs, please remove the battery from the camera and
re-insert it, to reset the camera’s microprocessors.
DURING PROLONGED USE
■
Although there are cases where the surface of camera gets hot, this is
not a malfunction.
■
If you use the camera for an extended period of time, the camera may
get hot and the warning mark (
) will be displayed. If the camera gets
too heat, a warning message will be displayed and the camera will turn
off automatically.
Please read this section before using the camera.
Study and familiarize yourself with the functions of your camera
before using it. No compensation or guarantee is provided for
unsatisfactory pictures or loss of profit, etc.
Carry spare batteries when you use the camera in a cold
environment, on a field trip, or when taking many pictures at one
time.