zBe careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.

zBe careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.

zDo not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

zEnsure that the battery charger and compact power adapter is are plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery charger varies according to region.

zDo not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the plug or cable is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.

zDo not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.

zIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning sensation.

Preventing Malfunctions„Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image and audio data.

„Avoid Condensation Related Problems

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.

You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

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