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Never expose the battery to excessive heat, such as from
sunshine, fire or similar.
If the camera is not going to be used for some time, remove the
battery.
If the battery is leaking, remove it from the camera immediately.
Clean the contacts before inserting a new battery. There is a risk
of skin irritation from battery acid!
Also remove a flat battery from the camera.
Precautionary measures
Please note the following precautionary measures to avoid damage
to your camera and to keep it in good condition.
Store in a dry place
This camera is not watertight and will not function properly if it
is immersed in water or if liquids penetrate to the inner
workings.
Keep away from damp, salt and dust
Wipe off salt and dust with a light, damp cloth if you have been
using the camera on the beach or at the seaside. Carefully dry
the camera afterwards.
Keep it away from strong magnetic fields
Never place the camera too close to appliances which generate
strong electromagnetic fields, such as electric motors. Strong
electromagnetic fields may result in camera malfunctions or
disturb the data recording.
Avoid excessive heat
Do not use or store the camera in sunlight or at high
temperatures. This can cause the battery to leak or the case to
become misshapen.
Avoid high variations in temperature
If you suddenly take the camera out of a cold environment into a
warm one or vice versa, drops of water can form outside and
