Read This First 11• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. Inaddition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking severalpictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.• Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens.The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.• If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body maybecome warm. Please take care when operating the camera forextended periods as your hands may experience a burning sensation.Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or otherequipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure tostrong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsMoving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperaturesmay cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external andinternal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in anairtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperaturechanges slowly before removing it from the bag.If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraStop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation.Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card andbattery or Compact Power Adapter (if connected) from the camera andwait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.Extended StorageWhen not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove thebattery pack and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing thecamera for extended periods with a battery pack installed will rundown the battery pack and may damage the camera. Please note,however, that the date, time and other camera settings may reset tothe default settings if the battery pack has been removed for morethan three weeks. Follow the instructions in this guide to reset thedesired settings.
