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Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected
to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof, and may
malfunction if immersed in water or ex-
posed to high levels of humidity. Rusting
of the internal mechanism can cause irrepa-
rable damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as
occur when entering or leaving a heated
building on a cold day, can cause conden-
sation inside the device. To prevent con-
densation, place the device in a carrying
case or a plastic bag before exposing it to
sudden changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicin-
ity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic
fields. Strong static charges or the mag-
netic fields produced by equipment such as
radio transmitters could interfere with the
monitor, damage data stored on the
memory card, or affect the product’s inter-
nal circuitry.
Do not touch the shutter curtain
The shutter curtain is extremely thin and
easily damaged. Under no circumstances
should you exert pressure on the curtain,
poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to
powerful air currents from a blower. These
actions could scratch, deform, or tear the
curtain.
Handle all moving parts with care
Do not apply force to the battery-chamber,
card-slot, or connector covers. These parts
are especially susceptible to damage.
Cleaning
• When cleaning the camera body, use a
blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe
gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using
your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe
off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly
dampened with pure water and then dry
your camera thoroughly. In rare in-
stances, static electricity produced by a
brush or cloth may cause the LCD displays
to light up or darken. This does not indi-
cate a malfunction, and the display will
shortly return to normal.
• When cleaning the lens and mirror, re-
member that these elements are easily
damaged. Dust and lint should be gen-
tly removed with a blower. When using
an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical
(tilting the can could result in liquid being
sprayed on the mirror). If you do get a
fingerprint or other stain on the lens,
apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a
soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully.
• See “Technical Notes: Caring for Your
Camera” for information on cleaning the
CCD.
Storage
• To prevent mold or mildew, store the
camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If
you will not be using the product for long
periods, remove the battery to prevent
leakage and store the camera in a plastic
bag containing a desiccant. Do not, how-
ever, store the camera case in a plastic
bag, as this may cause the material to de-
teriorate. Note that desiccant gradually
loses its capacity to absorb moisture and
should be replaced at regular intervals.
• Do not store the camera with naphtha or
camphor moth balls, close to equipment
that produces strong magnetic fields, or
in areas subject to extremes of tempera-
ture, for example near a space heater or
in a closed vehicle on a hot day.
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