• Do not use tile can]era Ileal* a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.
• Using tile camera in sandy or dusty locations
may catlse lilalfilnclions.
• II lIIOiStllre condensation occtlrS, relllOVe it
belorc using the camera (page 97).
• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addilion to
malhmctions and an inability to lvcord images,
this nmy render the recording lncdiun_ unusable,
or cause inmge dala breakdown, damage or loss.
• Clean tile flash surlacc beR)m use. The heal of
flash enfission nlay cause dirt on the flash
surfilce to become discolored or to stick to tile
flash surlace, rcsulling ill insullicienl lighl
emissk)n.
Notesonthe LCDscreen,LCD finder
(for modelswith an LCDfinder) and
lens
• Tile LCD screen mid tile LCD finder are
manulhcmrcd using extremely high-l_rcciskm
technology so o_er 99.99c/+ ol file pixels are
operatioll_d lor ell_cti\ e rise. Howe_.er, there
may be some tiny bh_ck poh_t and/or bright
points (white, red, bhle or given in color) flint
constantly appear on the LCD screen and the
LCD finder. These points arc norlnal in the
mazmthcmring process and do not affect tile
recording in any way.
Onimage data compatibility
• This camera conlom_s with DCF/Design nile
lor Calnel'a File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics mid
lnlbrnlatioll Technology Industries
Association).
• Playback of images recorded wilh your camera
on oilier equipment and playback of images
recorded or edited with other equipmenl on your
canlera are not guaranleed.
Warningoncopyright
Tele_ ision programs, films, videotapes, and other
materials may be COl_yl'ightcd, Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be conmuy to the
pl'ox isions of tile copyrighl laws.
The picturesusedinthis manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this manual arc reproduced inlages, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.
• Exposing tile LCD screen, the finder or tile lens
to direct sunlight lor long periods may cause
malhmctions, Be carefifl when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malhmctkm.
• lmages may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a nlalfimcfion.
• Be carehd not to bump the lens, and be carefifl
not to apply Iorce to it.