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Chapter 9
General Camera Maintenance
! Clean the outside of the camera by wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never use
harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its
parts.
! Clean the lens:
Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camera
lenses. Do not wipe the camera lens with chemically treated eyeglass lens
Do not wipe the camera lens with chemically treated eyeglass lensDo not wipe the camera lens with chemically treated eyeglass lens
Do not wipe the camera lens with chemically treated eyeglass lens
tissue. It may scratch the lens.
tissue. It may scratch the lens.tissue. It may scratch the lens.
tissue. It may scratch the lens.
1
Blow gently on the lens to remove dust and dirt.
2
Moisten the lens by breathing lightly on it.
3
Wipe the lens gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-
cleaning tissue.
General Safety
! To keep from damaging your camera, avoid exposing it to moisture and
extreme temperatures.
! Do not allow any chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to come into contact with
the painted surface of the camera.
! Never disassemble or touch the inside of the camera.
! If you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the camera, immediately
turn off the camera, wait a few minutes until the camera cools, then remove
the batteries.
! If you use the camera in an airplane, observe instructions of the airline
company. Radio waves emitted by the camera may affect the airplane
instruments.