User's Manual

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Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
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The Lens Contacts
Keep the lens contacts clean.
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Do Not Touch the Shutter Curtain
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The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged: under no
circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with
cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These
actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain.
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The shutter curtain may appear to be unevenly colored; this does not
indicate a malfunction. It also has no effect on pictures.
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Store in a Well-Ventilated Area
To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated
area. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, next
to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic, or where it will be
exposed to extremely high temperatures, for example near a heater or in
an enclosed vehicle on a hot day. Failure to observe these precautions
could result in product malfunction.
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Long-Term Storage
To prevent damage caused by, for example, leaking battery fluid, remove
the battery if the product will not be used for an extended period. Store
the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store
the leather camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to
deteriorate. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Note that desiccant
gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at
regular intervals. To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of
storage at least once a month, insert the battery, and release the shutter a
few times.