Precautions
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the camera.
Never try to take pictures or use the
Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. 
Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driverÕs vi- sion and create the danger of accident.
Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subjectÕs eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject.
Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
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Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest ser- vice provider. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and elec- tric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke com- ing from the camera, take it to your nearest service pro- vider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the dan- ger of fire.
If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your nearest service provider.
Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.
Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transfer- ring them to personal computer memory.
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