Handling Your Camera - Toshiba PDR-M500 Instruction Manual

Handling Your Camera

Before using the camera, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions
( page 6) and the notes described below:
Avoid Using or Storing the Camera in the Following Places
• Places subject to humidity, dust, and dirt
• Places subject to direct sunlight
• Places subject to high or low temperature
• Places filled with highly flammable gas
• Places near gasoline, benzene, or paint thinner
• Places subject to strong vibration
• Places subject to smoke or steam
• Places subject to strong magnetic fields (near electric motors, transformers, magnets, etc.)
• Places contacting chemicals (such as pesticides), rubber or vinyl products for a long period
of time
Prevent the Digital Still Camera from Coming into Contact with Sand
If the camera comes into contact with sand, not only will the camera become damaged,
it will also no longer be reparable.
Take special care when using the Digital Still Camera at the seaside, sandy areas or
places where sand dust is likely to occur.
Pay Attention to Condensation
Due to a sudden change in temperature, such as when you move the camera from a
cold location to a warm one, water droplets (condensation) may form on the inside of
the camera or on the lens.
When this occurs, turn the power OFF, and wait an hour before using the camera. If
condensation forms on the SD Memory card, remove the SD Memory card, wipe off any
condensation and wait a short time before using it again.
When Cleaning the Camera
• To prevent the lens and the surface of the LCD monitor from being scratched, blow off any
dust from them with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile liquids such as paint
thinner, benzene, or insecticide because these may react with the camera body and cause
deformation or remove the coating.
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