Always give your digital camera tender loving care
Your camera should last a long time if you follow these basic steps:
DO…
Clean the camera at all time.
Do ensure to check the LCD and clean it whenever necessary. Fingerprints make viewing an image on the screen much more difficult.
Make sure you store your camera correctly if it isn’t going to be used for a long time. Keep it in a cool, dry place with packets of silica gel to prevent condensation. Remove the batteries too.
Ensure that you handle all moving parts of the camera with care. Do not force hinges, buttons or dials if they seem stuck. Do call tech support who can walk you through possible fixes, or advise if the camera is in need of repair or replacement.
Always turn off the camera before removing or disconnecting the power source or a cable, or removing the battery or memory card.
Always keep your camera dry and free from condensation. It makes the camera durable.
DO NOT…
Do not subject it to extreme hot or cold temperatures. This shortens the life span of the camera.
Do not at any point in time apply lens cleaning fluid directly to the lens. If fluid must be used, place a few drops on the camera cleaning cloth. Microfiber clothes are highly recommended for cleaning lenses
Do not subject your camera to knocks, vibration, magnetic fields, smoke, water, steam, sand or chemicals.
Do not drop it in water. In all likelihood, it will be damaged beyond repair particularly if it is salt water.
Do not use canned air. Most consumer digital cameras are not air-tight. Canned air may blow dust into the inside of the lens. Use a microfiber cloth and lens pen instead.
Do not store or use it in humid, dusty or dirty places.
Do not place the camera in direct sunlight for prolonged times or in a car when it is hot. Pointing the camera lens towards strong sunlight for a prolonged time can ruin the sensor…as well as your eyes.
Do not scratch the camera with hard or sharp objects. Watch when you place a camera unprotected in your pocket. Keys and loose coins can damage camera and LCD surfaces.