Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following safety precautions when using and storing your camera.
Do not look directly at the sun through viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.
Remove batteries immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice any unusual smell, heat, or smoke coming from the camera, remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the batteries, have the camera repaired by a qualified technician.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.
Do not place wrist strap around neck
Placing the wrist strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid getting the strap around the neck of an infant or child.
Do not disassemble
Touching the camera's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the camera should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the camera break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the batteries and take the camera to a qualified technician for repairs.
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