NOTE IN USINGCaution!This camera is composed of very sophisticated parts.If exposed to any of the following unsuitable environmental conditions, the cameraoperations will be impaired.The camera should be kept away from:- Severe changes in temperature and humidity.- Dust and dirt- Direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather.- Do not place the camera in an environment where there is high magnetism or excessivevibration.- An area with high explosives or highly flammable materials- Pesticides, etcNever bring into contact with sandIf sand gets into electronic devices like a Digital camera, it can cause severe malfunctions.Please ensure that there is no contact with sand or similar particles.Always be careful not to expose the camera to extremes in temperature.If the device is transferred from a very cold to a very hot environment or vice versa,condensation can occur inside the device.If moisture gets into the camera, turn off the device and wait about 1 hour until all moisturehas evaporated.Similarly, moisture build up can occur in the SmartMediaTM card.If this happens, turn off the device and remove the Memory Card. Wait until the moisture hasdispersed.Caution with the Lens.Avoid direct sunlight to lens. Direct sunlight can affect Complementary CCD(Chargecoupled device) by causing overheating and fading.If the Digital camera is not used for a long period, electric discharge can occur. Please makesure the device, batteries, and SmartMediaTM card are stored separately.MaintenanceTo clean the Lens or the LCD panel, a soft brush should be used. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used.Clean the camera with a soft cloth or a mild detergent.Please ensure that it is a mild detergent otherwise it may cause deterioration, deformation orpaint flaking off.The LCD monitor can be damaged very easily. Please ensure that it does experience anysharp impact.