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Caring for the Camera
Storage
When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the mon-
i tor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the
terminal cover in place. To pre vent mold or mil dew, store the cam era in a dry,
well-ven ti lat ed area. Do not store your cam era with naph tha or cam phor moth
balls or in lo ca tions that:
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
• are next to equipment that produces strong elec tro mag net ic fi elds, such as
televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C/122 °F (for example, near a space
heater or in a closed ve hi cle on a hot day) or below –10 °C (14 °F)
Cleaning
Camera body
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt
with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thor ough ly.
IMPORTANT
: Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause
damage not covered under warranty.
Lens,
mirror, and
viewfi nder
These elements are made of glass and are easily dam aged. Remove dust
and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to
prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove fi ngerprints and other stains,
apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care.
Monitor
Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing fi ngerprints and oth-
er stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leath er. Do
not apply pressure, as this could result in damage or malfunction.
The Monitor
Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and
to prevent liquid crystal from entering your eyes and mouth.
The Control Panel
Rarely, static electricity may cause the control panel to brighten or darken. This does not
indicate a malfunction; the display will shortly return to normal.
