Nikon 5000 - Manual (Page 204)

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Technical Notes
Caring for Your Camera
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Storage
When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the bat-
tery after checking to make sure that the camera is off, the monitor closed,
and the lens cap in place. Do not store your camera in locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or damp
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as
televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below –10 °C (14 °F)
• are subject to humidities of over 60%
Lens/
Viewfinder
A key to cleaning these glass parts is to not touch them with
your fingers. Use a blower (typically a small device with a
rubber bulb attached to one end that you pump to produce
a stream of air out the other) to remove dust or lint. To re-
move fingerprints or other stains that can not be removed
with a blower, wipe the lens or viewfinder with a soft cloth,
using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and
works out to the edges.
Monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints
and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth,
being careful not to apply pressure.
Camera Body
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with
a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or
seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a cloth lightly damp-
ened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly.