17Handling PrecautionsLCD MonitorAlthough the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precisiontechnology with over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixelsdisplaying only black or red, etc., among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels.Dead pixels are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period, screen burn-in may occurwhere you see remnants of what was displayed. However, this is onlytemporary and will disappear when the camera is left unused for a few days.The LCD monitor display may seem slow in low temperatures, or look blackin high temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.CardsTo protect the card and its recorded data, note the following:Do not drop, bend, or wet the card. Do not subject it to excessive force,physical shock, or vibration.Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anythingmetallic.Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic fieldsuch as a TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to havingstatic electricity.Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heat source.Store the card in a case.Do not store the card in hot, dusty, or humid locations.LensAfter detaching the lens from the camera, put down thelens with the rear end up and attach the lens caps toavoid scratching the lens surface and electrical contacts.Cautions Regarding Prolonged UseIf you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, ormovie shooting for a prolonged period, the camera maybecome hot. Although this is not a malfunction, holdingthe hot camera for a long period can cause slight skinburns.About Smudges Adhering to the Front of the SensorBesides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from thecamera’s internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. If visible spots stillremain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by aCanon Service Center is recommended.Contacts
