Olympus E-P1 Instruction Manual

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128EN12Shooting tips and maintenanceCleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.Exterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water andwring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have usedthe camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.LCD monitor:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.Lens:• Blow dust off the lens with a commercially available blower. For the lens, wipe gently with a lenscleaning paper.Storage• When not using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Store thecamera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.• Insert the battery periodically and test the camera’s functions.Cleaning and checking the image pickup deviceThis camera incorporates a dust reduction function to keep dust from getting on the imagepickup device and to remove any dust or dirt from the image pickup device surface withultrasonic vibrations.The dust reduction function operates when the camera is turned on. Thedust reduction function operates at the same time as the pixel mapping, which checks theimage pickup device and image processing circuitry. Since dust reduction is activated everytime the camera’s power is turned on, the camera should be held upright for the dustreduction function to be effective. The SSWF indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.g“Dust reduction function operation” (P. 14)x Notes• Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.• Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to protect thecamera from corrosion.• Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.• Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time. Beforetaking important pictures, be sure to take a test shot and check that the camera worksproperly.Camera maintenance