Handling Precautions - Canon EOS 250D Advanced User's Manual

Handling Precautions

Camera Care
This camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to
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physical shock.
The camera is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you
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accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult the nearest
Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry and clean
cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a clean,
well-wrung wet cloth.
Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field
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such as a magnet or electric motor. Also, avoid using or leaving the
camera near anything emitting strong radio waves, such as a large
antenna. Strong magnetic fields can cause camera misoperation or
destroy image data.
Do not leave the camera in excessive heat, such as in a car in direct
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sunlight. High temperatures can cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to
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disassemble the camera yourself.
Do not block the mirror operation with your finger, etc. Doing so may
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cause a malfunction.
Use only a commercially-available blower to blow away dust when it
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adheres to the lens, viewfinder, reflex mirror, focusing screen, etc. Do
not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to clean the camera
body or lens. For stubborn dirt, take the camera to the nearest Canon
Service Center.
Do not touch the camera's electrical contacts with your fingers. This is
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to prevent the contacts from corroding. Corroded contacts can cause
camera malfunction.
If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room,
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condensation may form on the camera and internal parts. To prevent
condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it
adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag.
If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is
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to avoid damaging the camera. If there is condensation, remove the
lens, card and battery from the camera, and wait until condensation has
evaporated before using the camera.
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