Care And Storage; Camera Care; Memory Cards - Minolta DiMAGE Xi Instruction Manual

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ARE AND STORAGE

Camera care

• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.
• Turn off the camera when transporting.
• This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing the battery
or memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera.
• When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or
sand. Water, sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera.
• Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the
sun; the CCD may be damaged.
• When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plas-
tic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room tem-
perature before removing it from the bag.

Memory cards

SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic
components. The following may cause data loss or damage:
• Improper use of the card.
• Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact.
• Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.
• Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is
accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).
• Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.
• The disuse of a card for an extended period.
• Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary.
The storage capability of the memory card will diminish with extended use. Minolta has
no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy of the
card data be made.
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Batteries
• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recom-
mend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries
can recover their power when they warm up.
• Do not store the battery when it is fully charged.
• When storing the battery for extended periods, recharge the battery for five minutes
every six months. The battery may not be able to be recharged if completely exhaust-
ed.
Cleaning
• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry
cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose parti-
cles. Wiping may scratch the surface.
• To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then, if necessary, moist-
en a lens tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens.
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
Storage
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. When not in
use for long periods, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying
agent.
• Remove the battery and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended
periods.
• Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.
• During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the
camera out of storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.
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