Olympus D-580 D-580 Zoom Reference Manual - Page 157

Camera maintenance After use Turn the camera off. Cleaning the camera 1 Close the lens barrier to turn the camera off. Make sure that the monitor is turned off. 2 Remove the batteries ( P.16). (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the AC outlet.) 3 Exterior: → Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung. Monitor and viewfinder: → Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Lens: → Blow dust off the lens with a commercially available blower, and wipe gently with a commercially available lens cleaning paper. Card: → Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Storage • When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the batteries and card from the camera, and keep it in a cool, dry place that is ventilated well. • Periodically, replace the batteries, and test camera functions. 9 • Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated cloth. Note • Cleaning should be done only after the batteries have been removed or the AC adapter has been disconnected. • Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty. • Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion. Miscellaneous 156