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Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly
● Places to Avoid
Do not use or store the camera in
the following types of locations:
• Very humid, dirty or dusty places
• In very warm places, such as in
direct sunlight or in a closed car in
summer, or in very cold places
• Places subject to strong vibrations
• Places affected by smoke or
steam
• Places subject to strong magnetic
fields (such as places near
motors, transformers or magnets)
• For long periods in contact with
chemicals such as pesticides or
next to rubber or vinyl products
● Do not expose the camera to
sand.
The GC-S5 is particularly adverse to
the effect of sand. In sandy
locations such as beaches or
deserts, or in locations where there
is windborne sand, ensure that the
camera is not exposed to sand. This
can cause faults that may be
irreparable.
● Notes on Condensation
If the camera is carried suddenly
from a cold location into a warm
place, water droplets
(condensation) may form on the
inside of the camera or on the lens.
When this occurs, switch the
camera off and wait one hour before
using the camera. Condensation
may also form on the SmartMedia
card. In this event, remove the
SmartMedia and wait a short time
before using it again.
● When the Camera is Unused
for Long Periods
If you do not intend to use the
camera for a long period, remove
the battery and the SmartMedia
card before storing the camera.
● Cleaning Your Camera
• Use a blower brush to remove
dust from the lens, the surface of
the LCD monitor and the optical
viewfinder, then wipe lightly with a
soft, dry cloth.
• Take care not to scrape the LCD
monitor with hard objects as the
surface scratches easily.
• Clean the body of the camera with
a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile
substances such as thinners,
benzine or insecticide, as these
may react with the camera body
and cause deformation or remove
the coating.
● Using the Camera Overseas
• To view the images on a TV
monitor, the TV monitor must be
the same format (PAL) and have a
Video In port. You will also need a
video cable.
• When travelling overseas, do not
place your camera in your check-
in baggage. Luggage handling at
airports may subject baggage to
violent shocks, and the camera
may be damaged internally even
when no external damage is
visible.
Be sure to read this information in conjunction with “Safety Notes” (
aP.84) to
ensure that you use your camera correctly.
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly