Camera Maintenance; Places To Avoid; If The Camera Is Not Used For A Prolonged; Period Of Time - Minox Leica M3 2.1 Notice D'utilisation

Camera maintenance

Always read the following information to make sure you
are using your DCC correctly.

Places to avoid

Do not store or use the camera in the following places:
• Very damp, dirty or dusty places
• Places in direct sunshine or extreme temperatures,
such as inside a locked car in summertime.
• Extremely cold places.
• Places exposed to severe vibrations.
• Places exposed to smoke or steam.
• Places exposed to strong magnetic fields (e.g. in
close vicinity of electrically operated motors,
transformers or magnets)
• Places in which aggressive chemicals such as
pesticides, rubber or vinyl products are stored
on a long-term basis.
Note: Keep the DCC away from sand and dust
Like any other digital camera the DCC is also particular-
ly susceptible to sand and dust. Always make sure that
the camera is not exposed to sand in sandy places, par-
ticularly on beaches or in deserts where fine sand is
blown about by wind.
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If the camera is not used for a prolonged

period of time

If you plan not to use the camera for a prolonged period
of time, always remove the battery.

Travelling overseas

Do not pack your camera with your standard luggage.
The baggage handling at airports can cause damage
inside the camera, even when no external damage is
visible.

Cleaning your DCC

Use a small brush to carefully remove the dust from the
lens and the LCD surface. Wipe the surface gently with a
dry, soft, fluff-free cloth. Should there be any spots on
the optical system pour a drop of liquid lens cleaning
agent onto a piece of optical cloth and wipe over the
lens surface gently.
Never scratch any parts of the camera using hard ob-
jects. Do not use volatile substances such as solvents,
benzole or insecticides as these could react with the
camera housing and lead to deformation or destroy the
coating.