Quick Start Guide

SAFETY REMARKS

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful magnetic, electrostatic or

electromagnetic ﬁelds (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer monitors, video

game consoles, cell phones, broadcasting equipment). Their electromagnetic ﬁelds can interfere with

recordings.

• Image recording may be aﬀected if you place the camera on a television set or operate the camera in its

vicinity or near a cell phone.

• Strong magnetic ﬁelds, e.g. from speakers or large electric motors, can damage the stored picture data or

disrupt recording.

• Switch oﬀ the camera, remove the battery and switch the camera back on if the camera malfunctions due

to the eﬀects of electromagnetic ﬁelds.

• Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high-voltage power lines. Their

electromagnetic ﬁelds can also interfere with recordings.

• Always store small parts e.g. the accessory shoe cover as follows:

– out of the reach of children

– in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen

• State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static discharge. You can easily pick up charges of

several 10,000 volts by simply walking on synthetic ﬂoor coverings. A static discharge can occur when you

touch the camera, and especially if it is placed on a conductive surface. A static discharge on the camera

housing poses no risk for the electronics. Despite built-in safety circuits, you should avoid direct contact

with external camera contacts like those in the ﬂash shoe.

• Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection (6-bit encoding) in the bayonet. You must

similarly prevent direct contact of the bayonet with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could cause

irreparable damage. This camera component must only be cleaned with a dry cloth.

• Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of an optical micro-ﬁber cloth (synthetic). Before touching the contacts,

you can make sure you discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water pipe

(conductive, grounded material). Dirt deposits and oxidation on the contacts can be avoided by storing your

camera in a dry location with the lens cap and ﬂash shoe cap attached.

• Use only accessories speciﬁed for this model to prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock.

• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers) yourself. Repairs must be done at authorized

service centers only.

• Protect the camera against contact with insect sprays and other aggressive chemicals. Petroleum spirit,

thinner and alcohol must not be used for cleaning. Some chemicals and liquids can damage the camera

housing or the surface ﬁnish.

• Rubber and plastics are known to expel aggressive chemicals and should therefore not be kept in contact

with the camera for extended periods of time.

• Prevent any sand or dust or water penetration into the camera, e.g. during snowfall or rain or on the beach.

Be extra careful when changing the lens and inserting or removing the memory card and battery. Sand and

dust can damage the camera, the lens, the memory card and the battery. Moisture can cause malfunctions

and irreparable damage to the camera and memory card.

LENS

• A camera lens can have the eﬀect of a magnifying glass when exposed to direct frontal sunlight. The

camera must therefore be protected against extended exposure to direct sunlight. Using the lens cap and

keeping the camera in the shade or ideally in its camera case will help prevent damage to the interior of the

camera.