xvIntroductionCleaning after Using the Camera Underwater• After using the camera underwater, clean the camera within 60 minutes. Ifyou leave the camera in wet conditions where salt particles or other foreignsubstances are adhered to it, this could cause damage, discoloration,corrosion, a bad smell or deterioration of waterproof performance.• Before cleaning the camera, thoroughly remove water droplets, sand, saltparticles, or other foreign substances from your hands, body, and hair.• It is recommended to clean the camera indoors to avoid a place where itcould be exposed to water spray or sand.• Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until all foreignsubstances are washed off with water and all moisture is wiped off.1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and washoff the camera with fresh water.Immerse the camera in ashallow basin filled withfresh water (such as tapwater and well-water thatdo not contain salt) for 10minutes.• If the buttons or switches donot operate properly, foreignsubstances may haveadhered. Since this couldcause a malfunction, immerse the camera in fresh water and shake itsufficiently in the water to remove the any foreign substances from thecamera.• When the camera is immersed in the water, a few air bubbles may comeout from the water drain holes of the camera such as openings in themicrophone or speakers. This is not a malfunction.2. Wipe off water droplets with a soft cloth and dry the camera in thewell-ventilated and shady place.• Place the camera on a dry cloth to dry it.Water will flow out from openings in the microphone or speakers.• Do not dry the camera with hot air from a hair dryer or clothes dryer.• Do not use chemicals (such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser), soap,or neutral detergents.If the waterproof packing or body of the camera becomes deformed, thewaterproof performance will deteriorate.
