Digital Camera User Manual

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Before Use
Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•
The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in
following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be
recorded.
– Drop or hit the camera.
– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust,
water, sand, etc.
•
Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may
not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as
when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital
camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision
apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or
LCD Monitor is fogged up)
•
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.