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Miscellaneous
Camera maintenance
ⅷCleaning the camera
1
Press the POWER switch to turn off the camera.
Make sure that the monitor is turned off.
2
Remove the battery and card. ~ P. 26, 29
When using the AC adapter, first detach the camera from the cradle. Disconnect the AC
adapter’s cord plug from the cradle and unplug the AC adapter’s power cord from the AC
outlet.
3
Exterior
T Wipe gently with the cloth provided with the camera. If the camera is very dirty, soak a
soft cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and
then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked
in clean water and well wrung.
Monitor
T Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens
T Blow dust off the lens with a commercially available blower, then wipe gently with a lens
cleaner.
Card
T Wipe gently with the provided cloth.
ⅷCleaning the cradle
• Blow dust off the connectors with a commercially available blower. Do not use water.
ⅷStorage
• When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery and card. Store
the camera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
• Replace the battery periodically and test camera functions.
● Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated
cloth.
● Before cleaning, be sure to remove the battery and cradle from the camera.
● Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
● Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to
protect the camera from corrosion.
Notes on camera maintenance
