- 5 -Before UseCare of the cameraDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.• The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in thefollowing conditions.It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:– Drop or hit the camera.– Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert itinto a full or tight bag, etc.– Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to thecamera.– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand,etc.• Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around thelens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just causemalfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.– Places with a lot of sand or dust.– Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as whenusing it on a rainy day or at the beach.∫ About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humiditychanges. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens stains, fungusand camera malfunction.• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours.The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camerabecomes close to the ambient temperature.