Canon EOS D30 User Manual

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12Precautions for HandlingThe Camera(1) This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or expose it to physical shock.(2) The camera is not waterproof and should not be used in wet conditions or underwater. Ifthe camera gets wet, take it to your nearest Canon dealer as soon as possible. If smallamounts of water splash onto the camera, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. If the camera isexposed to salty air, wipe it thoroughly with a slightly damp cloth.(3) Never leave the camera close to devices that generate strong magnetic fields, such asmagnets or electric motors. Do not operate or leave the camera in areas where strongelectromagnetic signals are generated, such as near electronic transmission towers.Exposing the camera to strong electromagnetic signals can cause it to malfunction anddestroy recorded image data.(4) Do not leave the camera in hot locations, such as in a car sitting in direct sunlight. Hightemperatures can damage the camera.(5) The camera contains precision circuits. Never attempt to disassemble the camera orservice it yourself.(6) Use a commercially available blower brush to remove any dust that accumulates on thecamera lens, viewfinder, mirror, or focusing screen. Do not use cleaners that containorganic solvents to wipe off the camera body or lens. If the camera is very soiled, consultyour nearest Canon dealer.(7) Do not touch the camera’s electrical contacts with your hands. Doing so could corrodethe contacts and interfere with the camera’s normal operation.(8) If you take the camera quickly from a cold location into a warm one, condensation canform on the outside and inside of the camera. To prevent this, place the camera in anairtight, resealable plastic bag until it warms up to the ambient temperature.(9) Do not use the camera if condensation forms on it, or you could damage it. If this occurs,remove the CF card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation hasevaporated before using the camera.(10) If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove its battery and store thecamera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. While the camera is in storage, operate itsshutter periodically to make sure that it is working.(11) Avoid storing the camera in locations where potentially corrosive chemicals are used,such as in a laboratory.(12) If the camera has been in storage for an extended period, check its components beforeusing it. If you have not used the camera for some time or are planning to take shots youwill not want to lose (overseas vacation, etc.), have the camera checked by your Canondealer beforehand, or check for yourself that the camera components are working properly.LCD Panel and LCD Monitor(1) LCD displays are manufactured using high-precision technology. Even so, very smallblack, red, or green dots can occasionally appear on a display. This is within the normal99.98% range for valid picture elements (pixels), and does not indicate a fault. Suchaberrations on the display also do not affect recorded images.(2) Do not press hard on an LCD display or subject it to impacts, as this can cause displayflaws and damage.(3) If an LCD display becomes soiled, clean it with a commercially available blower brush, orwipe it with a soft cloth, taking care not to scratch the screen. If an LCD display becomesextremely soiled, consult your nearest Canon dealer.