Nikon D50 D50 User's Manual - Page 125

Caring for the Camera, Storage, Cleaning

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Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% • are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios • are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C/122 °F (for example, near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. IMPORTANT: Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty. These elements are made of glass and are easily damaged. Remove Lens, dust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can mirror, and vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and viewfinder other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care. Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing fingerprints Monitor and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this could result in damage or malfunction. Technical Notes-Caring for the Camera The Monitor Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from entering your eyes and mouth. The Control Panel Rarely, static electricity may cause the control panel to brighten or darken. This does not indicate a malfunction; the display will shortly return to normal. 115

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Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera
Storage
When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the
battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in
place.
To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated
area.
Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in
locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such
as televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C/122 °F (for example, near a
space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day) or below –10 °C (14 °F)
Cleaning
Camera
body
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft,
dry cloth.
After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off
sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry
thoroughly.
IMPORTANT
: Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may
cause damage not covered under warranty.
Lens,
mirror, and
viewfinder
These elements are made of glass and are easily damaged.
Remove
dust and lint with a blower.
If using an aerosol blower, keep the can
vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid.
To remove fingerprints and
other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and
clean with care.
Monitor
Remove dust and lint with a blower.
When removing fingerprints
and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or cham-
ois leather.
Do not apply pressure, as this could result in damage or
malfunction.
The Monitor
Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from entering your eyes and mouth.
The Control Panel
Rarely, static electricity may cause the control panel to brighten or darken.
This does
not indicate a malfunction; the display will shortly return to normal.
Caring for the Camera