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Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject the camera to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
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The lens, monitor, or external body parts may be damaged by such
treatment.
It may also malfunction or the image may not be recorded.
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Do not drop or hit the camera.
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Do not exert excessive pressure on the lens barrel or the monitor.
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When the camera is not in use or when using the playback feature,
ensure that the lens is in the retracted position, with the lens cap
attached.
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During certain operations, the camera may emit rattling sounds or
vibrations. These are due to the motorized diaphragm and lens zoom
setting and do not indicate a defect.
This camera is not dust/splash/waterproof.
Avoid using the camera at locations with a lot of dust, water, sand,
etc.
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Liquids, sand and other foreign material may enter the camera through the
gaps around the lens barrel, the buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it
may not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
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Take special care in places with a lot of sand or dust.
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Take special care in places where water can come into contact with the camera such as when
using it on a rainy day or on the beach.
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About Condensation (When the lens or viewfinder is fogged up)
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Condensation occurs when the equipment is subjected to significant
changes of the ambient temperature or humidity. Try to avoid condensation
since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
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If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours.
The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera
approaches the ambient temperature.
