F7Technical Notes and IndexCleaning and StorageCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageRemove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. To prevent moldor malfunction and to ensure long, trouble-free use of the camera, we recommend you insertthe batteries and operate the camera approximately once a month. Do not store the camerawith naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations:• Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions orradios• Places that are exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)• Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%LensWhen cleaning the lens, avoid touching it directly with your fingers. Remove dust orlint with a blower. To remove fingerprints, oil, or other grime that cannot be removedwith a blower, wipe the lens with a soft, dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth, usinga gentle spiral motion that starts in the center and moves toward the edges. Do notwipe forcefully or wipe with a rough cloth, otherwise the camera may be damagedor malfunction. If you still cannot remove the grime, wet a soft cloth with acommercial liquid lens cleaner and gently wipe off the grime.MonitorRemove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints, oil, or other grime, wipethe area with a soft, dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth. Do not wipe forcefully orwipe with a rough cloth, otherwise the camera may be damaged or malfunction.Body• Remove dust or lint with a blower. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.• After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment, wipe offany sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and drythoroughly.Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by thewarranty.
