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■ Notes on Handling the Camera
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Your digital camera can be used within the temperature range of 0℃ to 40℃
(non-condensing).
If the camera is moved from a cold place directly to a warm place, water
droplets may form inside or outside the camera due to condensation.
Condensation is a common cause of defects and malfunctions, so please
exercise caution.
Environment of Use
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The image on the LCD monitor may become vague at nighttime or in a dark
room because the sensor cannot receive sufficient lighting. This is not a
malfunction. Move to a place that provides sufficient lighting for proper
operation.
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Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. The display may
become uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.
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The image on the LCD monitor may become darker under the sun or other
strong light. This is not a malfunction.
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The LCD monitor is manufactured with a high degree of technical precision.
However, the monitor may temporarily show black dots, or white, red, blue or
green dots may appear for a longer period. This is not a malfunction. These
dots will not be recorded along with the subject images.
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Sometimes the area around the LCD monitor may become hot while the
camera is in use. This is not a malfunction.
LCD Monitor
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SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used with the HDC-401EX (32, 64,
128, 256 and 512 MB compatible).
Please be sure to read the
user manual attached to the SD memory card.
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Electrostatic and electrical noise may erase or damage the recorded data.
We recommend that you back up important data on another media (MO disk,
Hard Disk, CD-R, etc.).
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Keep the contact area of the memory card free from dust or deposits of
foreign matter. To remove soiling from the contact area, gently wipe the
surface using a dry, soft cloth, etc.
SD Memory Card
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The camera cannot perform its best with dust adhering to the surface of the
lens. To clean the lens, remove dust with a blower and then gently wipe the
surface with a dry, soft cloth.
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Do not wipe the exterior surface of the camera using thinner, benzine, etc.
The coating may come off or become discolored.
Maintenance
Always take trial shots before photographing/videotaping important occasions,
and thereby ensure that the images are recorded correctly.
The two AA alkaline dry batteries included in the package are provided to help
you check the basic operations of the digital camera. If you are shooting real
subjects, replace them with commercial AA alkaline dry batteries or AA nickel
metal hydride batteries
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This digital camera CANNOT be used with AA manganese dry batteries.
Trial Shots
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This digital camera uses precision electronic components. Refrain from the
following operations, as they may damage the data stored in the camera:
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Disconnecting the USB cable during data transfer.
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Removing the batteries or disconnecting the AC adapter (sold
separately) while data is being recorded or transferred via USB
connection.
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Connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter (sold separately) while
data is being recorded.
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Continuing to use batteries that have already been consumed.
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Inserting or removing the memory card while the camera s power is on.
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Performing other abnormal operations
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We recommend that you back up important data on another media (MO disk,
Hard Disk, CD-R, etc.), so that you can recover the data in case it is
accidentally erased or damaged while still in the camera.
Data Error
