Specifications

Appendices
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I. Care and Storage
Care
• Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer.
• When dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it directly with your fingers, and either use a blower (available in
stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off.
• If the camera has gotten dirty, take the following steps: Make sure the battery/card cover and terminal cover are
securely closed. Then, clean the camera in tap water in a vessel such as a bucket. Remove sand and salt from the
camera. Finally, wipe water off its surface using a soft cloth.
• If the rubber packing has gotten dirty, wipe dirt off its surface using a soft cloth. If the dirt cannot be removed, request
the dealer or the Ricoh Repair Center to replace the packing.
• After use at the beach or around chemicals, wipe it off particularly carefully.
• In the unlikely event that your camera fails to work properly, please consult your Ricoh Repair Center.
• There are high voltage circuits in this camera. As this is dangerous, do not dismantle this camera under any circum-
stances.
• Do not get volatile substances, such as thinner, benzene, or pesticides on your camera. This may cause a change in
quality, paint to peel, etc.
• As the surface of the LCD Monitor is easily scratched, do not rub hard objects against it.
• Please clean the surface of the LCD Monitor with solvents available on the market specially for cleaning LCD display
surfaces. Gently wipe with a soft cloth dampened with a little cleaner.
Storage
• Please avoid storing your camera in the following kinds of places, as breakdown may result.
• In high heat and humidity, or where there is severe change in temperature or humidity.
• Places with a lot of dust, dirt or sand.
• Places with severe vibration.
• In places of direct contact with vinyl products, rubber or chemicals, such as insect repellent, etc.
• Places with strong magnetic fields (monitors, next to strong magnets, etc.).
• If you are using a battery or batteries, remove them if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.
Replacing the rubber packing
• To maintain the waterproof ability, replace the rubber packing every two years, regardless of whether it has gotten dirty.
If you use the camera frequently in a wet, sandy, or dusty environment, we recommend replacing the packing every
year.
The replacement will be performed by the Ricoh Repair Center on a chargeable basis.
Precautions regarding care of your camera
1. Be sure to turn the power off.
2. Remove the batteries or AC Adapter before caring for your camera.