62 ENAppendixAppendixExterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at thebeach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well.• If any dirt, dust, sand, or other foreign material adheres to the periphery of the lens cover after use, or thelens cover does not move smoothly, wash the camera using the method described on P. 65.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 acool, 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 this may resultin corrosion.( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B or LI-40B). No other type of batteriescan 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 battery becomesexhausted quickly.• The zoom is used repeatedly.• The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus.• 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 the battery levelwarning.( The rechargeable battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery fully withthe LI-40C charger before use.( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to charge.( This camera uses a charger specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of charger.Camera careCleaning the cameraStorageBattery and charger