Care of the camera – Canon AF310XL User Manual
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Care of the Camera
1. The best thing you can do for the
camera is to use it reguiariy. if it must
be stored for a ionger period of time
(three weeks or more), first remove the
batteries to prevent damage from bat
tery ieakage. Make sure the main
switch is OFF. Place the camera in a
cool, dry, dust-free area. Avoid storing
it in a drawer with camphor or naphtha
lene. To keep the camera in top condi
tion during prolonged storage, occa
sionally load the batteries and operate
the shutter release lever.
2. Keep the camera out of direct sunlight
and other very hot spots, such as the
trunk or glove compartment of a car or
on top of a radiator.
3. Water, spray, excessive humidity, dust,
and sand are your camera's worst ene
mies. Keep it away from dust and
humidity. Storing the camera in a very
humid area may cause mildew to form
on the lens. Clean the lens regularly
during very humid seasons. If mildew
does form, take the camera immediate
ly to an authorized Canon service facili-
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