power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
If the camera has been dropped or the camera case has been damaged, switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not place the camera in unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury.
Take care that the camera is not exposed to moisture, and that water does not get into the camera. Take particular care when it is raining or snowing or when you are using the camera at the beach or near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the Compact Flash card slot. This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to modify this camera. This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electric shock. Your dealer or local authorized service facility should carry out internal inspection, maintenance and repairs.
Do not use this camera in the bathroom or near water, especially with the AC adapter. This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electric shock.
Never use this camera, look through the viewfinder, or watch the LCD (liquid crystal display) while you are operating a moving car, motorcycle, or bicycle. This may cause a traffic accident.
Do not attempt to charge standard alkaline batteries. This may cause the battery to split or leak causing fire or injury.
Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens, necklaces, coins or hairpins. This could
Do not heat, or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not place a battery in water or in a fire. Any of these situations may cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire or injury.
Do not subject a battery to strong impacts, such as hitting it with a hammer, stepping on it, or dropping it. Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak causing fire or injury.
Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera. The use of other power sources may cause a fire.