Before Use- 6 -Care of the cameraRemove the lens cover seal A before use.Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.• The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used infollowing conditions.It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.– Drop or hit the camera.– Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefullyinsert it into 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/drip/water proof.Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water,sand, etc.• Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the spacearound the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may notjust cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.– Places with a lot of sand or dust.– Places where water can come into contact with this unit such aswhen using it on a rainy day or on a beach.∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitoris fogged up)• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humiditychanges. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCDmonitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature ofthe camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.