Appendix
Camera care
Exterior
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Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is
very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water
and wring well. Wipe the camera with the
damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If
you have used the camera at the beach, use a
cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well.
Monitor
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Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens
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Blow dust off the lens with a commercial
blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.
Battery/Charger
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Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use strong solvents such as benzene
or alcohol, or chemically treated cloth.
Mold may form on the lens surface if the
lens is left dirty.
Storage
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When storing the camera for extended periods,
remove the battery and card, and keep in a
cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
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Periodically insert the battery and test the
camera functions.
Avoid leaving the camera in places where
chemical products are handled since this
may result in corrosion.
Battery and charger
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This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion
battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). No other type of
batteries can be used.
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Power consumption by the camera varies
depending on which functions are used.
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During the conditions described below, power
is consumed continuously and the battery
becomes exhausted quickly.
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The zoom is used repeatedly.
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The shutter button is pressed halfway
repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the
auto focus.
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A picture is displayed on the monitor for an
extended period of time.
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The camera is connected to a computer or
printer.
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Using an exhausted battery may cause the
camera to turn off without displaying the
battery level warning.
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The rechargeable battery is not fully charged
at the time of purchase. Charge the battery
fully with the LI-40C charger before use.
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The provided rechargeable battery usually
takes approximately 5 hours to charge (varies
on usage).
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The supplied LI-40C battery charger is used
only for LI-42B/LI-40B batteries. Do not charge
any other type of battery with the supplied
battery charger. It might cause explosion,
leaking, overheating or fi re.
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This power unit is intended to be correctly
orientated in a vertical or fl oor mount position.
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