1746 AppendixCamera maintenanceCleaning the cameraExteriorWipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth inmild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp clothand then dry it with a dry cloth. If you used the camera at the beach,clean it with a cloth that has been soaked in clean water and well wrung.LensBlow dust off the lens with a commercially available hand blower. Applya small amount of lens cleaning solution to some lens cleaning paperand gently wipe the lens.MonitorWipe gently with a soft cloth.Card, battery and chargerWipe gently with a dry cloth.Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or chemicallytreated cloths.Cleaning should be done only after the battery has been removed and theAC adapter and power coupler have been disconnected.Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty or wet.Storing the cameraIf you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteryand card and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.You are recommended to occasionally load the battery and operate thecamera to keep it in working order.Condensation inside the cameraWhat is condensation?When it is cold outside, the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled andturns to droplets of water. Condensation occurs when the camera issuddenly taken from the cold air into a warm room.To prevent condensationWhen taking the camera suddenly from a cold to a warm place, place itin a plastic bag and make the bag as airtight as possible. Leave thecamera for approximately one hour until the camera adjusts to thetemperature difference.
