58 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.Battery/Charger:• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.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.(This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). No other type ofbatteries can be used.(Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.(During the conditions described below, power is consumed continuously and the batterybecomes exhausted quickly.• The zoom is used repeatedly.• The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the autofocus.• A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extended period of time.• The camera is connected to a computer or printer.(Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying thebattery level warning.(The rechargeable battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the batteryfully with the LI-40C charger before use.(The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 300 minutes to charge.Camera careCleaning the cameraStorageBattery and charger