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inside it, possibly resulting in malfunctions and damage to the
camera. Wait until the camera temperature has adjusted to the
ambient temperature before starting to use the camera. You can
provide some protection against varying temperatures by using
a bag or a plastic case.
Do not drop the camera
Jarring or vibrations resulting from a fall can cause malfunctions.
Loop the strap round your wrist when you carry the camera.
Do not remove battery when data are being processed
When image data are being recorded to memory cards or
deleted, switching off the power supply can result in data loss or
damage the internal circuit or the memory.
Treat lens and all moving parts carefully
Do not touch the lens or the lens barrel. Take care when
handling the memory card and the battery. These parts are not
designed for high levels of stress.
Batteries
At low temperatures, there can be a sharp drop in battery
capacity. If you take photographs at cold temperatures, keep a
warm replacement battery in reserve.
If the contacts on the battery are dirty, clean them with a dry,
clean cloth or use an eraser to remove residues.
Memory cards
Switch the power supply off before you insert or remove the
memory card. Otherwise the memory card may become
unstable. Memory cards may become hot during use. Always
remove the memory cards carefully from the camera.
