54 ENAppendixAppendixExterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy waterand wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. Ifyou have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrungwell.Monitor:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.Lens:• Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.Note• Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated cloth.• Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.• When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery, AC adapter and card,and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.• Periodically, insert the battery and test the camera functions.Note• Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since thismay result in corrosion.( In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can beused. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.AA alkaline batteries/Oxyride batteriesThe number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the batterymanufacturer and shooting conditions.AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to theinstruction manual for your charger.( Lithium battery packs (CR-V3) and AA manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannotbe used.( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.( Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing batteriesto become exhausted quickly.• The zoom is used repeatedly.• The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the autofocus.• The monitor is left on for an extended period of time.• The camera is connected to a computer or printer.Camera careCleaning the cameraStorageThe battery