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Getting to know your camera better
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Cleaning and storing the camera
Cleaning the camera
Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.
Exterior:
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Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water
and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you
have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.
Monitor and viewfinder:
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Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens, mirror and focusing screen:
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Blow dust off the lens, mirror and focusing screen with a commercially available blower. For
the lens, wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper.
Storage
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When not using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Store the
camera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
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Insert the battery periodically and test the camera’s functions.
Cleaning and checking the image pickup device
This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to keep dust from getting on the image
pickup device and to remove any dust or dirt from the image pickup device surface with
ultrasonic vibrations. Dust reduction works when the power switch is set to ON. Since dust
reduction is activated every time the camera’s power is turned on, the camera should be held
upright for the dust reduction function to be effective. The SSWF indicator blinks while dust
reduction is working.
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“SSWF indicator” (P. 6)
Cleaning mode – Removing dust
If dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the picture. If this
happens, contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the image pickup device
physically cleaned. The image pickup device is a precision device and is easily damaged. When
cleaning the image pickup device yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below.
If power runs out during cleaning, the shutter will close, which may cause the shutter curtain and
mirror to break.
Camera maintenance
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Notes
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Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.
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Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to protect the
camera from corrosion.
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Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
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Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time. Before
taking important pictures, be sure to take a test shot and check that the camera works
properly.
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