Appendix - Olympus X-840 Instruction Manual

Appendix
Camera care
! Cleaning the camera
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.
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Note
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Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated cloth.
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Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
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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.
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Note
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Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may
result in corrosion.
The battery
• In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can be used.
Choose the power source best suited to the situation.
AA alkaline batteries/Oxyride batteries
The number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery
manufacturer and shooting conditions.
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AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)
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Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to the instruction
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manual for your charger.
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Lithium battery packs (CR-V3) and AA manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be
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used.
• Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.
• Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing batteries to
become 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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The monitor is left on for an extended period of time.
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The camera is connected to a computer or printer.
• The battery life varies widely depending on the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting
conditions, etc. Because of this, there may be cases where the camera turns itself off without
displaying the battery level warning, or displays the battery level warning sooner than usual.