Besure to observethe following precautions!
• This unit containsprecisionelectronic components. Do not use or store thisunit
in the following locations.
- Areas exposed to severechanges in temperature andhumidity.
- Areas exposed todust and dirt.
- Areas exposed todirect sunlightor the inside ofa vehicle in hot weather.
- Environments where there is highmagnetism or excessivevibration.
- Areas with high explosivesor highly flammable materials.
• Do not leavethis camera in places subjecttodust, chemicals (likenaphthalene
and mcthball),hightemperature and high humidity.
Keepthis camera with silicagel in a hermeticallysealed box when not planning
to usethe camerafora long period oftime
• Sand can be particularlytroublesometo cameras.
- De not letsand get inside thecamera when using iton beaches, coastal
dunes,or other areaswhere there is lotsof sand.
- Doing so may result in failureor may permanentlyrender thecamera unusable.
• Handling the camera
- Neverdrop the cameraor subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.
- Protect the largesize LCD monitor from an impact.
When this camerais not being used, keepit in the cameracase.
- Avoidobstructing the lensorthe flash when you capture an image.
- This camerais notwaterproof.
Toavoid dangerous electricalshocks, never holdor operatethe camera with
wet hands.
- If you use thiscamera in wet places,such as beach or pool,do not let water or
sandget inside the camera. Doing an may result in failureor may permanently
damage the unit.
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Extremesin temperature may causeproblems.
-Ifthe cameraistransferredfrom a cold to awarm andhumidenvironment,
condensationcanform onthe de]bateelectroniccircuitry.Ifthisoccurs,turnthe
cameraoff andwait foratleast 1houruntilaltmoistureisdispersed.Moisturebuilt
up cana]scoccurin thememorycard.Ifthishappens,turnoffthe cameraand
removethememorycard.Waitunfilthe moisturehasdispersed.
Caution on Usingthe Lens
-Ifthe lens is subjectedto direct sunlight,it couldresult in discoloration and
deteriorationofthe imagesensor.
-Pay attentionnotto get fingerprintsor foreign substanceson the surfaceof the
lens.
Ifthe digitalcameraisnot usedfora longperiod,an etectncdischargecanoccur.
tt is agood idea to removethe batteryand the memory card ifyou do not intend
to use thecamera foran extended period oftime.
If thecamera is exposed toan electronicinterference, itwillturn itself offto
protectthe memory card.
Camera Maintenance
-Use a soft brush(available fromphoto stores)to gently clean the lens and LCD
assemblies.
tfthis does notwork, lens-cleaning paperwith lens cleaningfluid can be used.
Clean the camerabody with a soft cloth.Do notallow this camerato come into
contactwith solventmaterielssuch asbenzol, insecticide,thinners etc.
This maydamage the bodyshell ofthe camera andalso affect its performance.
Rough handling can damage the LCD monitor. Take care toavoid damage
andkeep the camerain its protectivecarrycase at all times when not in use.
Do notattemptto disassemble ormodify the camera.
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