9Handling PrecautionsLCD MonitorAlthough the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technologywith over 99.99% effective pixels, there may be a few dead pixels among theremaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc., arenot a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.If the LCD monitor is left on for a prolonged period with the same screen displayed,screen burn-in may occur where you see remnants of what was displayed. However,this is only temporary 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 black inhigh temperatures. It will return to normal at room temperature.After changing the LCD monitor’s brightness settings, the display may look a little coarse,depending on the subject. This is not a malfunction and will not affect the recorded image.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, physicalshock, or v bration.Do not touch the card’s electronic contacts with your fingers or anything metallic.Do not affix any stickers, etc., on the card.Do not store or use the card near anything having a strong magnetic field such asa TV set, speakers, or magnet. Also avoid places prone to having static 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 the lens withthe rear end up and attach the lens caps to avoid scratching thelens surface and electrical contacts.Cautions regarding Prolonged UseIf you use continuous shooting, Live View shooting, or movieshooting for a prolonged period, the camera may become hot.Although this is not a malfunction, holding the hot camera for along period can cause slight skin burns.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 a CanonService Center is recommended.About the lens mountPeriodically cleaning the camera’s body and lens mount with a soft lens cleaning clothis recommended.Contacts
