Care And Storage - Minolta 3D 1500 Manual

CARE AND STORAGE

Operating Temperatures and Conditions
• This camera has been designed for use from 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
• Never leave the camera where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures, such as
the glove compartment of a car.
• Do not subject the camera to extreme humidity.
• To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed, plastic bag
when bringing it from the cold exterior to a warm building. Allow it to come to room
temperature before removing it from the bag.
• Battery performance decreases with lower operating temperatures. When
photographing in cold weather, it is recommended that you keep the camera and
spare batteries inside your coat to keep them warm when you are not shooting. Cold
batteries will regain some of their charge when they warm up.
• Occasionally, when using alkaline batteries the low-battery symbol may appear even
if there is enough charge. Continue to use the camera. The low-battery symbol will
disappear.
Handling Care
• This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof.
- Inserting/removing batteries or CompactFlash cards with wet hands may damage
the camera.
- Take care when using the camera at the beach or near water. Costly or irreparable
damage may occur.
• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.
• Do not leave the camera in direct sunlight. Do not point the lens at direct sunlight.
CCD damage may occur.
• Turn the camera off or remove the batteries when transporting.
Lcd Monitor Care
• The LCD monitor is a precision device with a pixel efficiency of 99.98%. Less than
0.02% of the pixels are dysfunctional.
• Do not apply pressure on the surface of the LCD monitor. Permanent damage may
occur.
• In low temperatures, the LCD monitor will temporarily darken. When the camera
warms-up, normal display will be restored.
• If the + or – buttons are pressed rapidly during playback, images may appear to
overlap. This is normal and the image data is not changed.
• If the LCD monitor surface is dirty, first blow away dust or sand, then gently wipe it
with a soft, clean, dry cloth.
• If the LCD display blinks continuously or no longer works at all, it is time to replace
the monitor. Take the camera to your dealer or a Minolta Service Facility listed on the
back cover of this manual.
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Safety and Handling for Compact Flash Cards
• Read and follow the instructions that accompanied the compact flash card.
• The following may cause data loss or damage:
- Improper use of card.
- Static electrical discharge near card or electric noise.
- Removing the card or interrupting power supply while camera or drive is accessing
the card (reading, deleting, etc.).
- Non-use of card for an extended period. Data stored on compact flash cards will
degrade over time. Data left on a card for extensive periods may not be
recoverable.
- Wear from ordinary use.
• The storage capability of compact flash cards will diminish with extended use. When
this occurs, please purchase a new card.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to impact.
• Keep away from static electricity and electric noise.
• When not in use, return the card to its protective case.
• All data on the card is permanently erased when the card is formatted.
• Do not touch the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or a metal object.
• Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Keep away from small children.
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