78 ENAppendixCamera careExterior• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is verydirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wringwell. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth andthen dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used thecamera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in cleanwater and wrung well.• Foreign materials may be attached to the camerawhen using the camera in conditions with foreignmaterials such as dirt, dust or sand. If you continueto use the camera in such conditions, it couldcause damage to the camera.To avoid such damage, wash the camera using thefollowing method.1 Close and lock the battery/card cover andconnector cover rmly. (p. 5)2 Fill a bucket or other container with freshwater, immerse the camera facing downwardin the bucket and shake the camerathoroughly. And rinse the camera by placingit directly under a strong stream of tap waterwith pressing the button.Monitor• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.Lens• Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower,then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.Do not use strong solvents such as benzene oralcohol, or chemically treated cloth.Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens isleft dirty.Battery/USB-AC adapter• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.Storage• When storing the camera for extended periods,remove the battery, USB-AC adapter and card, andkeep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.• Periodically insert the battery and test the camerafunctions.Avoid leaving the camera in places wherechemical products are handled since this mayresult in corrosion.Using a separately sold USB-ACadapterThe USB-AC adapter F-3AC (sold separately) canbe used with this camera. Do not use any USB-ACadapter other than the dedicated one. When usingF-3AC, be sure to use the USB cable included withthis camera.Do not use any other USB-AC adapter with thiscamera.