Although digital cameras today are pretty sturdy, they still require basic care and maintenance. Create a basic list of care and maintenance standards and procedures that any digital camera owner would be smart to follow. Briefly explain each item on your list. Please help! Thank you!

Avoid dirt and sand. Use care when cleaning dirt particles and sand from your digital camera. Do not use canned or pressurized air to clean the sand, as you might just drive the particles into the camera case. Avoid liquids. Keep all liquids away from the camera unless you own a model with a waterproof case. Avoid touching the lens and LCD. Oils from your skin smudge the lens and LCD, eventually causing permanent damage. Clean the lens and LCD with a microfiber cloth when you see a smudge from your fingertips. The lens and sun don't mix. Sunlight focused through the lens of the camera could damage the image sensor or even start a fire inside the camera. Use cleaning liquids with care. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaning liquid with your camera. You should be able to clean the camera with a dry microfiber cloth. If a liquid is needed, place a few drops of the liquid on the cloth, rather than directly on the camera. Vacuum the bag. Dirt and sand inside your camera bag could damage your camera, so vacuum the bag regularly to keep it clean and protect your camera. Watch the temperature. Do not leave your camera in a sunny vehicle, where temperatures quickly can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid leaving the camera in direct sunlight, which can damage the plastic. Finally, avoid extreme cold, too, which could damage the LCD. Use neck straps and wrist loops. If you slip while hiking, or if you lose the grip on your camera near the pool, the straps can save your camera from a potentially disastrous fall.

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