...remove the batteries while the power is on.
...look through the viewfinder directly at the sun or extremely bright light.
...point the lens directly into the sun. This can lead to malfunctioning of the internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
...subject it to shock or excessive vibration.
...connect any USB cable to this unit except the one provided.
2. Avoid using the unit in the following places:
zWhere the camera will be subject to dust, soot, steam, or excessive heat.
zWhere the camera will be subject to excessive shock or vibration.
zWhere the camera will be subject to extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) or extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F) temperatures.
zIn direct sunlight.
zIn a closed car in summer.
zNear a heater.
zNear a television set.
zNear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).
3.To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
...allow it to become wet.
...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation.
...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods.
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or neck strap.
MEMORY CARDS
1.To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: z Make sure the memory card bears the SD or Multimedia Card mark.
z Make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting.
zWhile the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, formatting etc.), never unload the memory card or turn off the digital camera.
zStore memory cards...
...away from heaters or other heat sources.
...out of direct sunlight.
...where they will not be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration.
...where they will not be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).
LCD MONITOR
zTo prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do NOT subject it to undue force or shocks.
zTo prolong its service life, avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth.
ALKALINE BATTERIES
1. For safe use, do NOT . . .
...attempt to charge the alkaline batteries.
...reverse the polarities of the batteries.
...carry or store a battery together with objects such as metal pens, necklaces, coins or hairpins. This could short- circuit the positive and negative poles of the battery.
...heat or attempt to disassemble a battery.
...expose the battery to water or fire.
...subject a battery to strong impacts, such as hitting it with a hammer, stepping on it or dropping it.
...forget to remove the batteries from the unit if the camera is not to be used for an extended period of time, so as to prevent leakage.
Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak, causing fire or injury.
2. Use only the specified batteries with this camera. The use of other power sources may cause a fire.