CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE CAMERA
WARNING
Do not use while driving
•Do not capture images, play back images, or watch the LCD monitor while driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause an accident.
•Be careful where you put down the camera inside an automobile. During sudden stops or turns it may fall behind the brake pedal and prevent braking.
Be aware of your surroundings when using the camera
•Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the camera. Failure to do so may lead to an accident or injury.
•When using the camera while walking, be very careful of your surroundings and especially the traffic to avoid accidents.
•Do not use the camera inside an airplane or elsewhere where its use may be restricted. Doing so may cause an accident.
Do not get the camera wet
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•Do not use the camera in a bathroom.
•If the camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the battery. Then take it to a dealer for repair. Using the camera after it has been become wet may cause a fire, electric shock, or other accident.
Do not place on an unstable surface
•The camera may fall, resulting in damage to the camera or injury.
•If the camera has fallen or has been trampled on, and its body is damaged, turn it off, remove the battery, and take it to the dealer for repair. Using the camera after its body has been damaged may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not look through the camera into the sun
•Do not look through the camera at the sun or any other strong source of light. Doing so may seriously injure your eyes.
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Do not use the flash or LED light close to a person’s eyes
•To prevent possible eye injury, do not use the flash or LED light near a person’s eyes. If the flash or LED light is used close to a person’s opened eyes, there is a risk that it may damage his/her eyesight. Especially with young children or babies, use the flash or LED light from a distance of at least 1 meter away.
•Pointing the flash or LED light towards a driver of a vehicle may cause temporary blindness leading to an accident.
Do not use where there is risk of explosion
•Do not use the camera in a location where there is explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion.
CAUTION
Cautions when carrying the camera
•Do not walk around with the camera suspended from your neck or dangling from your wrist. It may hit other objects and get damaged. When walking around with the camera, secure it with your hand, for example, to prevent it from swinging around.
•Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to strong shocks.
•Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the camera lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When not using the camera, be sure to always turn it off and confirm that the lens is covered.
If the camera is not going to be used for a long period of time
•For safety’s sake, remove the battery from the camera. This will prevent any possible excess heat or leakage of battery fluid that may result in injuries or damage to nearby objects.
Cautions during use and storage
•This camera is a precision instrument. It should not be used, left or stored in a car exposed to the hot sun or where there are extreme changes in temperature or humidity, or where it may be exposed to water or dust.