Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions

Cautions: Using the Camera

Do Not Drop

Do not drop the camera or lens or subject them to blows. The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep Dry

Keep the camera dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism caused by water inside the camera can not only be expensive to repair but can in fact cause irreparable damage.

Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

Taking the camera from a warm to a cold environment or vice versa may cause damaging condensation inside and outside the camera. Place the camera in a sealed bag or plastic case before taking it across a temperature boundary. The camera can be taken from the bag or case once it has had time to adjust to the new temperature.

Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields

Static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, corrupt data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.

Do Not Leave the Lens Pointed at the Sun

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Intense light may damage the image sensor or cause fading or “burn in”. Photographs taken with the camera may exhibit a white blur effect.

Keep Credit Cards and Other Such Magnetic Storage Devices Away from the Camera and Lens

Data stored on the device could be corrupted.

Lasers and Other Bright Light Sources

Do not direct lasers or other extremely bright light sources toward the lens, as this could damage the camera’s image sensor.

Cleaning

When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in fresh water and then dry the camera thoroughly. In rare instances, static electricity may cause the LCD displays to light up or go dark; this does not indicate a malfunction. The display will soon return to normal.

Cleaning the Lens and Viewfinder

These glass elements are easily damaged: remove dust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid that could damage glass elements. To remove fingerprints and other stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully.

Do Not Touch the Image Sensor

Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the image sensor, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the sensor.

Cleaning the Image Sensor

For information on cleaning the image sensor, see “Image Sensor Cleaning” (0Image Sensor Cleaning) and “Manual Cleaning” (0Manual Cleaning).

Do Not Touch the Sensor Shield

If [Sensor shield closes] is selected for [Sensor shield behavior at power off] in the setup menu, the sensor shield in front of the image sensor will close when the camera turns off. Never pierce or apply pressure to the sensor shield. Failure to observe this precaution could scratch or otherwise damage the shield.

The Lens Contacts

Keep the lens contacts clean. Avoid touching them with your fingers.

Store in a Well-Ventilated Area

To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, or where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for example near a heater or in an enclosed vehicle on a hot day. Failure to observe these precautions could result in product malfunction.

Long-Term Storage

To prevent damage caused for example by leaking battery fluid, remove the battery if the product will not be used for an extended period. Store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the leather camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month, insert the battery, and release the shutter a few times.

Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source

Removing or disconnecting the power source while the camera is on could damage the product. Particular care should be taken not to remove or disconnect the power source while pictures are being recorded or deleted.

Monitor/Viewfinder

• The monitors (including viewfinder) are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction. Pictures recorded with the device are unaffected. Your understanding is requested.
• Pictures in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
• Do not apply pressure to the monitor. The monitor could malfunction or suffer damage. Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower. Stains can be removed by wiping the monitor lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass. Be careful that liquid crystal from the monitor does not touch the skin or enter the eyes or mouth.

• Should you experience any of the following symptoms while framing shots in the viewfinder, discontinue use until your condition improves:

  • nausea, eye pain, eye fatigue,
  • dizziness, headache, stiffness in your neck or shoulders,
  • queasiness or loss of hand-eye coordination, or
  • motion sickness.
• The display may rapidly flicker on and off during burst photography. Watching the flickering display could cause you to feel unwell. Discontinue use until your condition improves.

Bright Lights and Back-Lit Subjects

Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures that include bright lights or back-lit subjects.

Cautions: Using the Charging AC Adapter

• Latch the battery chamber cover before charging the battery via the charging AC adapter.
• Do not move the camera or touch the battery during charging; failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the camera showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Disconnect and reconnect the adapter to begin charging again.
• Do not short the adapter terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the adapter.
• Unplug the adapter when it is not in use.
• Do not use adapters with damage that leaves the interior exposed or that produce unusual sounds when used.

• The symbols on this product represent the following:

  m AC, p DC, q Class II equipment (the construction of the product is double-insulated)