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Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions
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Cleaning●
When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint,
then wipe gen
tly with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or
seaside, wipe o any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in fresh
water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
Cleaning the lens●
This glass element is easily damaged: remove dust and lint with a blower. If
using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of
liquid that could damage glass elements. To remove ngerprints and other
stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and
wipe the lens carefully.
Do not touch the image sensor●
Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the image sensor, poke
it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower.
These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the sensor.
Cleaning the image sensor●
For information on cleaning the image sensor, see “Manual cleaning” (0571).
The lens contacts●
Keep the lens contacts clean. Avoid touching them with your ngers
.
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