Reference Manual

Introduction

<Important> Notes about shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof

per

formance and condensation

• Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is r

mly closed.

- Slide the cover until it locks in place with a click.

Notes about operating temperature, humidity, and

condensation

The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures from –10°C to +40°C

(14°F to 104°F).

When you use the camera in cold climate regions or at high altitudes, observe the

following precautions.

• Battery performance deteriorates temporarily when cold. Keep the camera and

batteries warm under your clothing before use.

• Camera performance may deteriorate temporarily if it is exposed to extreme cold

for an extended period. For example, the monitor may appear darker than normal

immediately after the camera is turned on, or residual images may be produced.

● Environmental conditions that are likely to cause condensation

Fogging (condensation) may occur on the inside of the monitor or lens when there

are sharp temperature changes or high humidity, such as in the environmental

conditions described below. This is not a camera malfunction or defect.

• The camera is suddenly immersed in cold water after being in a hot place on land.

• The camera is brought to a warm place such as inside a building after being in the

cold outdoors.

• The battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is opened or closed in a high-

humidity environment.

● Reducing condensation

• Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, put the camera and a

commercially-available desiccant in a container such as a plastic bag, and seal the

container.

Condensation is less likely to occur if the humidity inside the camera is reduced.

• Before using the camera underwater, avoid storing it in locations where the

camera may become hot (such as under direct sunlight).

If you submerge the camera underwater while it is hot, the sudden change in

temperature may cause condensation.

● Clearing the fogging

• Turn o the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while

in a place where the ambient temperature is stable (avoid places with high

temperature, high humidity, sand, or dust).

To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the

ambient temperature.