6 Cleaning the camera
Whencorrectlyhandled, the camera has a long life span and is to a
large extent maintenance-free.
Cleaning the protective glass
To clean the camera's protective glass, use a standard rubber air
blower to remove the dust and clean it gentlywith a clean lens cloth.
If there are fingerprints or oilsmudges on the protective glass,
carefullyclean it with a clean lens clothmoistened with pure alcohol.
Cleaning the housing
Parts other than the glass components should be cleaned with a clean
cloth. Do not use organic solvents to remove major stains. Use a soft
cloth moistened with a neutral detergent solution.
ATTENTION
Never open the camera
The camera's CMOS chip is extremely sensitive.
Electrostatic discharge can permanently damage the
camera. Therefore, never open the camera housing.
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