Care and storage. KONICA DiMAGE F300

Care and storage

Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your camera will provide years of service.

Camera care

• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.

• Turn off the camera when transporting.

• This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera.

• When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand. Water, sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera.

• Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun; the CCD may be damaged.

Cleaning

• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratch the surface.

• To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then, if necessary, moisten a lens tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens.

• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.

• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long periods of disuse, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying agent.

• Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods.

• Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.

• During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the camera out of storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.

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Operating temperatures and conditions

• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity.

• When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.

Memory cards

SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components.

The following may cause data loss or damage:

• Improper use of the card.

• Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact.

• Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

• Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.

• Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).

• Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.

• Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary.

Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy of the card data be made.

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Batteries

• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power when they warm up.

• If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera, do not reload them even if their charge seems to recover over time. These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation.

• A special built-in long-life battery supplies power to the clock and memory when the camera is off.

If the camera resets each time it is turned off, the battery is exhausted. The battery must be replaced at a Minolta service facility.

LCD monitor care

• Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology, there may occasionally be a lack of color or bright points on the monitor.

• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged.

• In cold temperatures, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the display will function normally.

• The LCD monitor may be slow to react in low temperatures or may turn dark in a hot environment.

When the camera reaches normal operating temperature, the display will function normally.

• If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.

Copyright

• TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc., is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright. Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the copyright laws.

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Before important events and journeys

• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.

• Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction.

Questions and service

• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.

• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Minolta Service Facility.

The following marks may be found on the product:

This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

Digital Camera:

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.

Tested by the Minolta Corporation

101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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