Technical Notes and IndexF7CleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.C More InformationSee “Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances” (Axii) and“Cleaning after Using the Camera Underwater” (Axv) for more information.Cleaning and StorageLensAvoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with ablower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one endthat is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). Toremove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with ablower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that startsat the center of them and working toward the edges. If this fails, cleanthe lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.MonitorRemove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and otherstains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not toapply pressure.BodyUse a blower to removedust, dirt, or sand, thenwipe gently with a soft, drycloth. If a foreignsubstance adheres to thewaterproof packing insideof the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover orinside of the batterychamber, remove it withthe included brush. After using the camera underwater, or at the beachor other sandy or dusty environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or saltwith a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly.If you handle the camera using hands where sunscreen lotion isapplied, this could cause deterioration of the camera exterior. Notethat foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage notcovered by the warranty.
