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H. 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, either use a
blower (available in stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off.
• After use at the beach or around chemicals, wipe it off particularly carefully.
• There are high voltage circuits in this camera. As this is dangerous, do not dismantle this cam-
era under any circumstances.
• Do not get volatile substances, such as thinner, benzene, or pesticides on your camera. This
may cause a change in quality, paint may 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.
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.
