Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions

Camera care

Do not drop

Do not drop the camera or lens or subject them to blows. The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep dry

Keep the camera dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism caused by water inside the camera can not only be expensive to repair but can in fact cause irreparable damage.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

If you bring the camera from a cold place to a warm place, or from a warm place to a cold place, water droplets may form inside and outside the camera and cause damage. When you bring the camera to a place with a temperature difference, place the camera in a carrying case or plastic bag and seal it beforehand. When the camera has adapted to the ambient temperature, take it out from the bag and use it.

Keep away from strong magnetic fields

Static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, corrupt data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for extended periods. Intense light may damage the image sensor or cause fading or “burn in”. Photographs taken with the camera may exhibit a white blur effect.

Lasers and other bright light sources

Do not direct lasers or other extremely bright light sources toward the lens, as this could damage the camera’s image sensor.

Cleaning

When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in fresh water and then dry the camera thoroughly.

Cleaning the lens and viewfinder

These glass elements are easily damaged: remove dust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid that could damage glass elements. To remove fingerprints and other stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully.

Do not touch the image sensor

Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the image sensor, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the sensor.

Cleaning the image sensor

For information on cleaning the image sensor, see “Manual cleaning” (Manual cleaning).

The lens contacts

Keep the lens contacts clean. Avoid touching them with your fingers.

Store in a well-ventilated area

To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic, or where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for example near a heater or in an enclosed vehicle on a hot day. Failure to observe these precautions could result in product malfunction.

Long-term storage

To prevent damage caused by, for example, leaking battery fluid, remove the battery if the product will not be used for an extended period. Store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the leather camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month, insert the battery, and release the shutter a few times.

Turn the product off before removing the battery.

Removing the battery while the camera is on could damage the product. Particular care should be taken not to remove or disconnect the power source while images are being recorded or deleted.

Monitor/viewfinder

Bright lights and back-lit subjects

Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures that include bright lights or back-lit subjects.

Battery care

Precautions for use

Charge batteries before use

Charge the battery before use. The supplied battery is not fully charged at shipment.

Ready spare batteries

Before taking photographs, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.

Have fully-charged spare batteries ready on cold days

Partially-charged batteries may not function on cold days. In cold weather, charge one battery before use and keep another in a warm place, ready to be exchanged as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

Battery level

Do not attempt to charge fully-charged batteries

Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.

Recycling used batteries

Recycle rechargeable batteries in accord with local regulations, being sure to first insulate the terminals with tape.

Using the charger


Using the charging AC adapter