Owner's Manual

Handling Precauti,on_s'
Camera Care
• This came~a is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subjectit to physical
shock.
• The
camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you.
accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest- .
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a
dry cloth. Ifthe
camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe with a well-wrung wet cloth.
e Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such
as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid using or leaving
the, camera near
anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong
magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
• Do not leave the
cam,era in excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight.
High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
.. The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
.. Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, and
focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that 'contain, organic solveritsto clean
the camera body or lens.
For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest'
Canon Service Center.
.. Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your fingers. This is to
prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause camera
misoperation. , .
e If the camera is suddenly brought
in from the cold into a warm room,
condensation may form on the camera and internal parts.
To prevent ,
condensation, first put the camera
in asealed plastic bag and let it adjust to
the warmer temperature before taking it out
of the bag. ' '
• If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid
. damaging the camera.
If there is condensation, remove the lens, card and
battery from the camera, and
wait until the condensation has evaporated
before. using the camera.
e If the camera Will not be used for a'n extended period, remove the battery
and store the camera
in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Even while the
camera is
in storage, press the shutter button a few times once in a while to
check that the camera is still working.
• Avoid storing
the, camera where ther~ are corrosive chemicals such as a
darkroom or chemical lab.
e If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions'
before using the camera.
If you have not used the camera for some time or if
there is an important shoot coming up, have the camera checked by your
Canon dealer or check the camera yourself and make'sure it
is working
.,properly.
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