User Manual

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Miscellaneous
Camera maintenance
zAfter use
Turn off the power and fit the lens cap on the lens.
If you are not going to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.
zCleaning the camera
1 Turn off the camera. gP.24
2 Remove the battery. gP.21 (If you are using an AC
adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first
before removing the plug from the AC outlet.)
3 Exterior:
→ Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth
in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp
cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at
the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.
Monitor:
→ Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens:
→ Blow dust off the lens with a commercially available blower, then
wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper.
Card:
→ Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
zStorage
• When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery, and
keep in a cool, dry place that is ventilated well.
• Periodically, replace the battery, and test camera functions.
• Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or
chemically treated cloth.
• Cleaning should be done only after the battery has been removed or
the AC adapter has been disconnected.
• Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
• Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are
handled since this may result in corrosion.
Note