Fill a bucket or other container with fresh water, immerse
the camera facing downward in the bucket and shake the
camera thoroughly. Furthermore, rinse the camera by placing
it directly under a strong stream of tap water with pressing
the button.
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Cleaning the camera
Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.
Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.
Exterior:
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, soak the cloth in clean water and wring well.
Foreign matter may adhere to the camera when using the camera in conditions where foreign
matter such as dirt, dust or sand are present. If you continue to use the camera in such conditions,
it could cause damage to the camera. To avoid such damage, wash the camera using the following
method.
Close and lock the battery/card compartment cover and connector cover firmly (P.15).
Monitor:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens:
Cloths may scratch the lens if used without first removing sand, dust, or other foreign matter.
Remove dust from the lens with a third-party blower and then gently clean it with lens cleaning
paper.
Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
Battery/USB-AC adapter:
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
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