Besure to observe thefollowing precautions!
•This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or storethis unit in thefollowing locations.
-Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity.
-Areas exposed to dustand dirt.
-Areas exposed to direct sunlightor the inside of a vehicle in hot weather.
-Environments where there is highmagnetism or excessivevibration.
-Areas with high explosives or highly flammable materials.
•Do not leavethis camera in placessubject to dust, chemicals(like naphthalene and mothball), hightemperature and highhumidity.
Keep this camera with silica gel ina hermetically sealed box whennot planning to use the camera for a long periodof time
•Sand can be particularlytroublesome to cameras.
-Do not let sand get inside the camera when using it on beaches, coastal dunes, or other areas wherethere is lots of sand.
-Doing so may result in failureor may permanently render the camera unusable.
•Handling thecamera
-Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.
-Protect the largesize LCD monitor from an impact. When thiscamera is not used, keep it in the camera case.
-Avoid obstructing the lens or theflash whenyou capture an image.
-This camera is notwaterproof.
To avoiddangerous electrical shocks,never hotdor operatethe camera with wet hands.
-If you use this camera in wet places, such asbeach or pool, do notlet water or sand get inside the camera. Doing so may result in failureor may permanently damage the unit.
Extremesin temperature may cause problems.
-Ifthe camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humidenvironment, condensation can form on the delicateelectronic circuitry, if this occurs,turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed. Moisture built up can also occur on the memory card. Ifthis happens, turnoff the camera and remove the memory card. Wait untilthe moisture has dispersed.
Caution on Usingthe Lens
-Ifthe lens is subjectedto direct sunlight, it couldresult in the discoloration and deteriorationof the imagesensor.
-Pay attention not to get fingerprints orforeign substanceson the surface of the lens.
Ifthe digitalcamera is not used for a longperiod, an electric discharge can occur.
Itis a good ideato remove the battery and the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an extended period of time.
Ifthe camera is exposed to an electronic interference,it willturn itselfoff to protect the memory card.
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