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Camera Care and Storage
Caring for the Camera
• Image quality can be affected by fingerprints and other foreign matter on the lens.
Avoid touching the lens with your fingers.
• Remove dust or lint on the lens with a commercially available blower, or gently clean
the lens with a soft, dry cloth.
• Clean the camera thoroughly after using it at the beach in a place where chemicals
are handled.
• In the unlikely event of malfunction, consult your nearest repair center.
• The camera contains high-voltage circuits. Do not disassemble it.
• Do not expose the camera to volatile substances such as thinner, benzine, or pesti-
cides. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera or its
coatings.
• The monitor is easily scratched. Avoid touching it with hard objects.
• Clean the monitor by wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of any
monitor cleaner that does not contain organic solvents.
Storage
• Do not store the camera where it will be exposed to:
Extreme heat or humidity, large changes in temperature or humidity
Dust, dirt, sand
Severe vibration
Prolonged contact with chemicals including pesticides, or with vinyl or rubber
products
Strong magnetic fields (for example, in the vicinity of a monitor, transformer, or
magnet)
• Remove the battery if the product is left unused for a long period of time.
Before Cleaning
• Be sure to turn the camera off.
• Remove the battery and AC adapter from the camera.
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