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Camera maintenance
Cleaning and storing the camera
Cleaning the camera
Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.
Exterior:
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Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild
soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then
dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth
soaked in clean water and well wrung.
Monitor and viewfinder:
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Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens, mirror and focusing screen:
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Blow dust off the lens, mirror and focusing screen with a commercially
available blower. For the lens, wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper.
Storage
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When not using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and
card. Store the camera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
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Insert the battery periodically and test the camera's functions.
Cleaning and checking the image pickup device
This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to keep dust from getting
on the image pickup device and to remove any dust or dirt from the image
pickup device surface with ultrasonic vibrations. Dust reduction works when
the power switch is set to ON. Since dust reduction is activated every time the
camera's power is turned on, the camera should be held upright for the dust
reduction function to be effective. The SSWF indicator blinks while dust
reduction is working.
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Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically
treated cloth.
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Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to
protect the camera from corrosion.
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Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
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Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long
time. Before taking important pictures, be sure to take a test shot and check
that the camera works properly.
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