Maintaining System Performance
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Power Status Indicators
When using batteries
When the battery charge is getting low, the following
icons appear at the bottom right of the camera’s LCD.
Use these to get a general idea of when to replace the
batteries.
When using an AC power supply
The
icon appears at the bottom right of the camera’s
LCD.
Power Save Mode
When the camera is on and no operation is performed for
a set period of time, the camera automatically enters
power save mode.
When using batteries
The LCD is turned off after one minute of inactivity.
The lens is stored and the power is turned off after five
minutes of inactivity.
When using an AC power supply
The lens is stored after three minutes of inactivity.
The power is turned off after ten minutes of inactivity.
Maintaining System
Performance
To maintain system performance, be sure to read the
following.
Camera
Locations of use and storage
Using or storing the camera in any of the following
locations may result in a malfunction. Do not use or
store the camera in such locations.
• Extremely hot or cold locations (operating
temperature of 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
• Locations subject to prolonged periods of direct
sunlight or near heating appliances
• Locations with excessive humidity or dust
• Locations exposed to rain
• Locations exposed to severe vibration
• Near sources of strong magnetism
• Near sources of strong electromagnetic waves such as
TV or radio transmitters
Heat dissipation
Do not cover the camera (such as with a cloth) Doing so
will increase the internal temperature and may result in
a malfunction.
Transportation
When transporting the camera, be sure to pack it in the
supplied carton and cushioning or equivalent packaging,
and make sure it is not subject to severe mechanical
shocks.
Taking test pictures
Be sure to take test pictures beforehand to ensure that
pictures can be taken normally.
Lens
• Be careful not to bump into or press against the lens
while shooting.
Also, do not touch the lens surface.
• If the lens does not retract into the camera housing
when the power is turned off, attach the AC adapter
and turn the power on and then off again.
• Never push or pull on the lens, because it may damage
the lens or other camera components.
Indicator
Power status
The battery charge is getting low.
Ready fresh batteries or the AC
power adaptor.
(Flashing)
The batteries are fully discharged.
No pictures can be taken.
Replace the batteries, or use the
AC power adaptor.
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