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Handling Your Digital Camera Safely
This camera contains precision electronic components. To ensure that images are recorded
correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded.
Places to Avoid
Do not use or store the camera in the following types of locations:
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In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places.
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Places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in direct sunlight or a closed car in
summer. Extremely cold places.
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Places subject to strong vibration.
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Places affected by smoke or steam.
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Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near motors, transformers or magnets).
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In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long
periods of time.
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Sandy places such as beaches or deserts, or places where there is wind-borne sand.
Note on Condensation
If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm location, water droplets
may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens (condensation). When this occurs, switch
the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera.
Cleaning Your Camera
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Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens, LCD or viewfinder, and then wipe
lightly with a soft, dry cloth. Leaving the lens extended for long periods can allow dust
to enter the camera’s viewfinder. However, this does not affect the image.
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Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD or viewfinder as these surfaces are
easily damaged.
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Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry, cloth. Do not use volatile substances such
as thinners, benzine or insecticide, as these may react with the camera body finish and
cause deformation or remove the coating.
Checked Baggage
When traveling by air, do not place your camera in the check-in baggage. Baggage handling
at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks, and the camera may be damaged internally
even when no external damage is visible.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the camera to rain or moisture.