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INTRODUCTION
■ Condensation
• Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the
camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into
a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation”
to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera. Note
that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. To
avoid condensation, place the camera into a plastic bag
before subjecting it to sudden temperature change. Wait until
the air in the bag has had enough time to become acclimated
to the new temperature before removing the camera. After
that, open the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours.
■ Power Supply
• Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20)
to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not
supported.
• The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock.
The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about
two days after power is cut off from the battery. If this
happens, be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is
restored (page 193).
■ Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the
lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of
images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight.
This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not
indicate malfunction of the camera.