ADVANCEDIMPORTANT NOTEIf the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur. It is agood idea to remove the batteries and CF CARD if the camera is not used for some time.If the camera is exposed to electronic interferance, it will turn itself off to protect the CFCARD.MaintenanceUse a soft brush (available from photo stores) to GENTLY clean the lens and LCDassemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can beused.Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow this camera contact with solventmaterials such as benzol, insecticide, thinners etc.This may damage the body shell of the camera and also affect its performance.Rough handling can damage the LCD monitor. Take care to avoid damage and keepthe camera in its protective carry case at all times.DO NOT attempt to disassemble or modify the camera. It contains delicate parts andthere are high voltage circuits that can cause electric shocks.Under certain conditions, static electricity can cause the flash unit to fire.This is not harmful to the camera and is not a malfunction.When images are uploaded or downloaded, the data transfer may be affected by staticelectricity. In this case, dis-connect and re-connect the USB cable before trying thetransfer again.