User's Manual

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Caring for the Camera
❚❚ Storage
When the camera will not be used for
an extended period, turn the camera
o and remove the battery. Do not
store in locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or subject to
humidities of over 60%
• are next to equipment that
produces strong electromagnetic
 elds, such as televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above
50°C (122°F) or below –10°C (14°F)
❚❚ Cleaning
Camera Body
Use a blower to remove dust and
lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry
cloth. After using the camera at the
beach or seaside, wipe o sand or
salt with a cloth lightly dampened in
distilled water and dry thoroughly.
Important: Dust or other foreign matter
inside the camera may cause damage
not covered under warranty.
Lens, Mirror, and View nder
These glass elements are easily
damaged. Remove dust and lint with
a blower. If using an aerosol blower,
keep the can vertical to prevent
the discharge of liquid. To remove
 ngerprints and other stains, apply a
small amount of lens cleaner to a soft
cloth and clean with care.
Monitor
Remove dust and lint with a blower.
When removing  ngerprints and
other stains, wipe the surface lightly
with a soft cloth or chamois leather.
Do not apply pressure, as this could
result in damage or malfunction.
* Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other
volatile chemicals.
Troubleshooting
❚❚ Battery/Display
The camera is on but does not respond: Wait
for recording to end. If the problem
persists, turn the camera o . If the
camera does not turn o , remove and
reinsert the battery.
View nder is out of focus: Focus the
view nder using the diopter
adjustment control.
❚❚ Shooting (All Modes)
Shutter-release disabled:
• Memory card is locked, full, or not
inserted.
• Camera is not in focus.
Photos are out of focus: The camera may
be unable to focus on subjects that are
low in contrast, dominated by regular
geometric patterns, or dwarfed by objects
in the background, or that include objects
at di erent distances from the camera,
areas of sharply contrasting brightness, or
many  ne details.
❚❚ Playback
Cannot view pictures recorded with other
cameras: Pictures recorded with other
makes of camera may not be display
correctly.
Some pictures are not displayed during
playback: Select All for Playback
folder.
Cannot delete picture: Memory card is
locked.