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Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions
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Lasers and other bright light sources●
Do not direct lasers or other extremely bright light sources toward the lens,
as this c
ould damage the camera’s image sensor.
Cleaning●
When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint,
then wipe gently 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 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 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” (0579).
The lens contacts●
Keep the lens contacts clean. Avoid touching them with your ngers
.