1. Keep the camera out of extreme heat/cold and direct sunlight.  Do not use it in extremely humid or dusty environments.
2. Do not point the camera at strong light sources for a prolonged time to avoid ruining the sensor.
3. Turn off the camera before disconnecting the power source or a cable, or removing the battery or memory card.
4. Keep the camera away from magnets to guard against damaged circuitry.
5. Never touch the lens directly with your fingers.  Put the lens cap back on when camera is not in use.

1. Place your ipod in a rubber casing to serve as a shock protector and to prevent dirt from accumulating in the unit's crevices.

2. Cover the screen and wheel with plastic protectors so that they won''t get dirty and prevent scratches.

3. Do not place your ipod in an area that is too hot or too cold.  Avoid direct sun exposure or getting it wet.

4. Clean the outside casing periodically using a slightly damp piece of cloth.

5. Avoid overcharging the battery.  Turn off the gadget when charging and let the battery drain completely before recharging to ensure a longer battery life.

6. Take the ipod out of the rubber casing when charging it so that it won''t get hotter than it has to be.

Help your hardware last longer and make sure your software runs more efficiently using these great tips.

1.  Uninstall any programs that you do not use any more to clear up hard disk space.  Do not delete any program you do not recognize because this might be a program or security application that Windows needs to run smoothly.

2.  Protect your PCs from viruses and malware with utilities such as AVG, Norton or McAfee.  Update these programs and run scans regularly.