Precautions
Do not use/store the camera
in
the following places
• In
an
extremely hot, cold or humid place
In places such as
in
a car parked in the sun, the
camera body may become deformed and this
may cause a malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or
deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
• In a location subject to rocking vibration
• Near strong magnetic place
•
In
sandy
or
dusty places
Be
careful not to let sand
or
dust get into the
camera. This may cause the camera to
malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
§On carrying
Do not sit down
in
a chair or other place with the
camera
in
the back pocket
of
your trousers or
skirt, as this may cause malfunction
or
damage the
camera.
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit
(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water, then wipe the surface with
a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish
or
casing:
• Do not expose the camera to chemical products
such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable
cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
•
Do
not touch the camera with any
of
the above
on your hand.
• Do not leave the camera
in
contact with rubber
or
vinyl for a long time.
&On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the
temperatures between
O°C
and 40°C (32°F and
104
OF).
Shooting in extremely cold
or
hot places
that exceed this range
is
not recommended.
i On moisture condensation
If the camera
is
brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside or
outside the camera. This moisture condensation
may cause a malfunction
of
the camera.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn
off
the camera and wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate. Note that
if
you shoot with
moisture remaining inside the lens, images will
not be clear.
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On the internal rechargeable
backup battery
This camera has
an
internal rechargeable battery
for maintaining the date and time and other
settings regardless
of
whether the power is on or
off.
This rechargeable battery is continually charged
as long as you are using the camera. However,
if
you use the camera for only short periods, it
discharges gradually, and
if
you do not use the
camera at all for about one month
it
becomes
completely discharged.
In
this case, be sure to
charge this rechargeable battery before using the
camera.
However, even
if
this rechargeable battery is not
charged, you can still use the camera, but the date
and time will not be indicated.
Charging method of the internal
rechargeable backup battery
Insert batteries with enough power remaining
in
the camera, and leave the camera for 24 hours
or
more with the power off.
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