Preparations/Basics Before use Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag Adding accessories to the camera strap Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor If the camera [ON/OFF] button is pressed unintentionally while the camera is in a bag or pocket, the power will turn on and the lens barrel will extend.
Applying pressure to the lens barrel can cause it to malfunction, so if you want to reduce the risk of the power turning on unintentionally, we recommend setting [Power Button(At Power ON)] to [LONG-PRESS] in the [Setup] menu. (→26) The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera. If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth. Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.
Condensation (When the lens or the monitor is fogged up) Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens or monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally. 14 DVQX2698 (ENG)