65ENAppendixAppendixCamera careExteriorWipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty,soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipethe camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with adry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach,use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well.MonitorWipe gently with a soft cloth.LensBlow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, thenwipe gently with a lens cleaner.Battery/USB-AC adapterWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.Do not use strong solvents such as benzene oralcohol, or chemically treated cloth.Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is leftdirty.StorageWhen storing the camera for extended periods, removethe battery, USB-AC adapter and card, and keep in acool, dry place that is well ventilated.Periodically insert the battery and test the camerafunctions.Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemicalproducts are handled since this may result incorrosion.••••••Battery and USB-AC adapterThis camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery(LI-50B). No other type of batteries can be used.Caution:There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replacedwith the incorrect battery type.Dispose of the used battery following the instructions.(p. 72)Power consumption by the camera varies depending onwhich functions are used.During the conditions described below, power isconsumed continuously and the battery becomesexhausted quickly.The zoom is used repeatedly.The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly inshooting mode, activating the auto focus.A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extendedperiod of time.The camera is connected to a printer.Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera toturn off without displaying the battery level warning.The rechargeable battery is not fully charged at thetime of purchase. Before using the camera, charge itby connecting it to a computer, or charge it using theincluded USB-AC adapter F-2AC or a separately soldcharger LI-50C.When the included USB-AC adapter F-2AC is used,charging usually takes approximately 3.5 hours (varieson usage).The included USB-AC adapter is for charging. Theplayback is available while charging. Do not take apicture while the USB-AC adapter is connected to thecamera.The included USB-AC adapter F-2AC is designed to beused only with this camera. Other cameras cannot becharged with this USB-AC adapter.Do not connect the included USB-AC adapter F-2AC toequipment other than this camera.•••••••••••••