subject: Using and Maintaining a Digital Camera - Safety Precautions to Consider [print this page] Using and Maintaining a Digital Camera - Safety Precautions to Consider
Substituting electrical equipment made for other models could void your warranty and cause damage to the unit.
--Avoid using the camera in high humidity conditions, which could cause condensation inside the camera body, leading to damage to circuitry or the LCD.
Such exposures could damage the LCD or affect the camera's circuitry.
--Never remove the battery when the camera is in operation or is storing photos. You may have a short inside the camera, which could cause damage to the camera.
--Remove the batteries if you will not be using the camera for a week or more, especially if the batteries are empty. --Only use an AC adapter or battery charger that is designed specifically for your make and model of camera. --Make sure any cables you use with your unit -- AC adapters and USB cables especially -- are free from nicks and cuts. Using an ill-fitting or overly powerful battery pack could cause damage to the circuit board.
--If the camera does not charge properly or seems to "start and stop" when charging, consider sending in the camera in for repair. A damaged cable could cause a fire.
In addition, avoid exposing the camera to sudden changes in temperature.
Fully discharged batteries are more likely to leak acid, which would damage the camera.
Use these tips to properly maintain, use, and protect your digital camera.
Damage to the electrical components or accessories with a digital camera could lead to fire or to a malfunctioning or broken unit. --Avoid storing the camera for extended periods of time in areas exposed to strong magnetic fields or electromagnetic radiation. --Only use rechargeable batteries that are specifically recommended and approved for your device. As pieces of electronic equipment, digital cameras carry some inherent risks if not used or maintained properly. Suddenly removing the power source while the camera is working could cause damage to data or could damage the circuitry.
