Olympus D590 D-590 Zoom Advanced Manual - Page 166

Camera maintenance Cleaning the camera 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 used the camera at the beach, clean it with a cloth that has been soaked in clean water and well wrung. Lens Blow dust off the lens with a commercially available hand blower. Apply a small amount of lens cleaning solution to some lens cleaning paper and gently wipe the lens. Monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Card, battery and charger Wipe gently with a dry cloth. Appendix Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or chemically 6 treated cloths. Cleaning should be done only after the battery has been removed and the AC adapter has been disconnected. Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty or wet. Storing the camera If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery and card and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. You are recommended to occasionally load the battery and operate the camera to keep it in working order. Condensation inside the camera What is condensation? When it is cold outside, the water vapor in the air is rapidly cooled and turns to droplets of water. Condensation occurs when the camera is suddenly taken from the cold air into a warm room. To prevent condensation 166 When taking the camera suddenly from a cold to a warm place, place it in a plastic bag and make the bag as airtight as possible. Leave the camera for approximately one hour until the camera adjusts to the temperature difference.