Camera maintenance
Appendixes
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Using or storing the camera
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures.
Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity, or where the
humidity changes drastically.
Avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight and storing it in hot, poorly-
ventilated areas, such as in a car during summer time.
Protect your camera and the display from impact, rough handling, and excessive
vibration to avoid serious damage.
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorly-ventilated
areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components.
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable chemicals. Do
not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the camera or its accessories.
Do not store the camera where there are mothballs.
Using on beaches or shores
Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in similar
areas.
Your camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery, adapter, or memory
card with wet hands. Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to
your camera.
Storing for extended period of time
When you store the camera for an extended period, place it in a sealed container
with an absorbent material, such as silica gel.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.
You must reset the date and time when you turn the camera on after the camera
and battery have been separated for a prolonged period.
Using the camera with caution in humid environments
When you transfer the camera from a cold environment to a warm one,
condensation can form on the lens or internal components of the camera. In this
situation, turn off the camera and wait for at least 1 hour. If condensation forms
on the memory card, remove the memory card from the camera and wait until all
moisture has evaporated before reinserting it.
Other cautions
Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury to yourself or others
or damage to your camera.
Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper
operation.
Turn off the camera when not using it.
Your camera contains delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the camera.
