Panasonic DMC-F7A - Manual (Page 68)

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Do not use benzine, thinner or
alcohol for cleaning the digital
camera:
• The camera body may be deformed
and the surface finish may peel off.
• Before cleaning the camera, detach
the battery or pull out the AC
adaptor from the electrical outlet.
• Wipe the digital camera with a soft
dry cloth. To remove stubborn
stains, wipe with a cloth that is
soaked in a detergent diluted with
water and afterward finish wiping
with a dry cloth.
• For storing or transporting the digital
camera, place it in a bag or case
lined with soft pads so as to prevent
the coating on the camera body
from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the card
out, and detach the battery or pull
out the AC adaptor from the
electrical outlet.
• If the battery is left on the digital
camera for a long time, the voltage
drops excessively, and the battery
will not function even after it is
recharged.
■ Optimal Use of the Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium
ion battery. Its ability to generate
power is based upon the chemical
reaction that takes place inside it.
This reaction is susceptible to the
surrounding temperature and
humidity, and, if the temperature is
too high or too low, the operating time
of the battery becomes shorter.
Be sure to detach the battery after
use.
Be sure to detach the battery from the
digital camera. (If it is left attached to
the digital camera, a minute amount
of current is consumed even when
the digital camera power is off) If the
battery is left attached to the digital
camera for a long time, over
discharge takes place. The battery
may become unusable after it is
charged.
Dispose of an unusable battery.
• The battery has a limited life.
• Do not throw the battery into fire
because it may cause an explosion.
Always keep the terminals of the
battery clean.
Prevent the terminals from getting
clogged with dirt, dust, or other
substances.
if you drop the battery accidentally,
check to see if the battery body and
terminals are deformed. Attaching a
deformed battery to the digital
camera may damage the camera.
I Condensation
When the condensation has
taken place:
Turn the camera off and leave the
digital camera in this condition for
about 1 hour. When the camera
becomes close to the ambient
temperature, the fog disappears
naturally,
■ Cautions for Storage
Before storing the digital camera,
take the card out and detach the
battery.
Store all the components in a dry
place with a relatively stable
temperature.
(Recommended temperature: 15 to 25
° C ,
Recommended humidity: 40 to 60 %)
Digital camera
• Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent
dust from getting into the camera.
• Do not leave the camera in places
that expose it to high temperature.