351nCaring for the Camera andBattery: CautionsDo not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks orvibration.Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersedin water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internalmechanism can cause irreparable damage.Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such asthose that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, placethe device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to suddenchanges in temperature.Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do not use or store this device in thevicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation ormagnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced byequipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor,damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internalcircuitry.Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the sunor other strong light source for an extended period. Intense light maycause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect inphotographs.