102 _MULTIMEDIA- If you use this camera in wet places, such as beach or pool, donot let water or sand get inside the camera. Doing so may result infailure or may permanently damage the unit. Extremes in temperature may cause problems.- If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid envi-ronment, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry.If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour untilall moisture is dispersed. Moisture built up can also occur on thememory card. If this happens, turn off the camera and remove thememory card. Wait until the moisture has dispersed. Caution on Using the Lens- If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in the discol-oration and deterioration of the image sensor.- Take care not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the sur-face of the lens. If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric dis-charge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the battery and thememory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extendedperiod of time. If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself offto protect the memory card.Important notesBe sure to observe the following precautions! This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use orstore this unit in the following locations.- Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity.- Areas exposed to dust and dirt.- Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hotweather.- Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration.- Areas with high explosives or highly flammable materials. Do not leave this camera in places subject to dust, chemicals (likenaphthalene and mothballs), high temperature and high humidity.Keep this camera with silica gel in a hermetically sealed box when notplanning to use the camera for a long period of time Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras.- Do not let sand get inside the camera when using it on beaches,coastal dunes, or other areas where there is lots of sand.- Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the cam-era unusable. Handling the camera- Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.- Protect the large size LCD monitor from an impact. When thiscamera is not used, keep it in the camera case.- Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.- This camera is not waterproof.To avoid dangerous electrical shocks, never hold or operate thecamera with wet hands.