Miscellaneous
Storing the camera
If you are not using the camera for a longer period
of time, we recommend that you
1. turn it off (see p. 119)
2. remove the memory card (see p. 118)
3. remove the monitor hood, if fitted (see p.115)
4. remove the battery (see p. 116), and (after 5
hours, the life of the integrated backup battery,
the date and time entered are lost)
5. replace the lens cap (see p. 115).
Care and maintenance instructions
General care instructions
Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity
of devices with powerful magnets or magnetic
fields (e. g. microwave ovens, television sets, video
games consoles).
_ If you place the camera on or very close to a
television set, its magnetic field could interfere
with sound and picture recordings.
_ The same applies to use close to mobile
telephones.
_ Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or
large electric motors, can damage the stored
data or the pictures.
_ The magnetic fields from microwave ovens can
interfere with sound and picture recordings.
_ If the camera does not work correctly as a
result of the effects of magnetic fields, turn if
off, remove the battery or unplug it from the
mains, re-insert the battery or reconnect to the
mains and then turn it on again.
_ Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity
of radio transmitters or high-voltage power lines.
_ Their magnetic fields can also interfere with
sound and picture recordings.
Protect the camera from contact with insect
sprays and other aggressive chemicals. Petro-
leum spirit, thinner and alcohol should never be
used for cleaning purposes.
_ Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the
camera’s housing or the surface finish.
_ As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggress-
ive chemicals, they should not remain in contact
with the camera for a long time.
Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the
camera, e. g. on the beach.
_ Sand and dust can damage the camera and the
memory card. You should pay particular atten-
tion to this when inserting and removing the
card.
Ensure that water cannot get into the camera,
e. g. when it is snowing or raining and on the
beach.
_ Moisture can cause malfunctions and even irre-
parable damage to the camera and the memory
card.
_ If salt water spray gets onto the camera, wet a
soft cloth with tap water, wring it out thoroughly
and wipe the camera with it. Then wipe the
camera down thoroughly with a dry cloth.
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