| If you have bought a digital camera you must | | | | Keep a few sachets of silica gel in the bag as this |
| take care that it is not easily damaged. If you put | | | | protects the camera from moisture. Remove the |
| in the effort to take care of it, it will last you for | | | | batteries and the memory card from the camera |
| a long time. The lens is the most important part | | | | if you do not intend to use it for some time. |
| of your camera so handle with care. It is the | | | | Make sure your camera is not exposed to the |
| window of your camera so make sure you never | | | | elements. If it is too hot store your camera in the |
| touch it with your fingers and use the proper | | | | shade away from the sun shine, never leave it in |
| cleaning agents to do so. It is important to read | | | | the boot of your car where temperatures can |
| the cleaning instructions so that you do not | | | | reach boiling point. In winter never leave it out in |
| damage or scratch the lens. You can also | | | | the cold unless you are using it. Wrap it up in an |
| purchase a screen protector, which is a thin layer | | | | old towel or blanket to keep the cold out. |
| of plastic that adheres to lens of your camera | | | | Take care when you handle your digital camera. |
| protecting it from scratches and bumps. | | | | There are delicate parts and a gentle hand will |
| Invest in a good camera bag to store your | | | | ensure that you do not break any parts of your |
| camera in. Make sure it is big enough to store all | | | | camera. The same applies when handling the |
| your accessories that go with the camera. Never | | | | memory cards. Never force buttons, hinges or |
| store your camera near a magnetic devise as this | | | | dials rather look in the manual on how to operate |
| will interfere with the circuitry of your camera. | | | | with these things properly. |