Ricoh CX4 User Manual

•  When the camera is moved to an environment where the temperature differs greatly.
•  In humid places.
•  In a room immediately after being heated, or when the camera is exposed 

directly to cooled air from an air-conditioner or another similar appliance.

•  Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer.
•  When dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it directly with your 

fingers, and either use a blower (available in stores) to blow it off, or a soft 
cloth to gently dust it off.

•  After use at the beach or around chemicals, wipe it off particularly carefully.
•  In the unlikely event that your camera fails to work properly, please consult 

your Ricoh Repair Center.

•  There are high voltage circuits in this camera. As this is dangerous, do not 

dismantle this camera under any circumstances.

•  Do not get volatile substances, such as thinner, benzene, or pesticides on 

your camera. This may cause a change in quality, paint to peel, etc.

•  As the surface of the picture display is easily scratched, do not rub hard 

objects against it.

•  Clean the surface of the picture display by wiping gently with a soft cloth 

containing a small amount of display cleaner (that does not contain organic 
solvents) sold in stores.

•  Please avoid using or storing your camera in the following kinds of places, as 

this may damage the camera.
-  In high heat and humidity, or where there is severe change in temperature 

or humidity.

-  Places with a lot of dust, dirt or sand.
-  Places with severe vibration.
-  Places where it is in direct contact with vinyl or rubber products or chemicals, 

including mothballs or other insect repellent, for long periods of time.

-  Places with strong magnetic fields (near a monitor, transformer, magnet, etc.).

•  Remove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long period 

of time.

1.  Be sure to turn the power off.
2.  Remove the batteries before caring for your camera.