Specifications

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HINTS ON WORKING WITH THE CAMERA

Operating temperature and conditions

• The camera has been designed for use at temperatures from 0°C to 40°C.

• Never leave the camera in places where it might be exposed to high temperatures, such as

in the glove compartment of a car.

• Do not expose the camera to extreme humidity.

• To avoid condensation, place the camera in an airtight plastic bag before taking it from a

cold environment into a warm room. Then leave it to adapt to the warm environment

before opening the bag.

Safety and handling of CompactFlash‘ cards

Carefully read and follow the instructions for use of your CompactFlash‘ card.

You risk losing data or damaging your card if:

• You use your card improperly;

• You are near electrostatic discharges or fields;

• You remove the card or cut off power while it is being accessed by the camera (reading,

writing, etc.);

• You do not use your card over a prolonged period. The data stored on the card will

deteriorate with time. It may become impossible to restore the data from a card that has

not been used in a long time.

• Normal wear is likewise a risk factor.

• The storage capacity of CompactFlash‘ cards diminishes with extended use. In this case,

buy a new card.

• Keep your CF card away from strong electric fields or static discharges.

• Do not touch the card’s electrical contacts with your fingers or a metallic object.

• Keep the card away from humidity, heat and direct sunlight.

• Keep the card out of reach of small children.

• When not in use, return the card to its protective case.