Safety Precautions

Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.

The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.

Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

Time/date battery: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

Use only recommended power sources.

Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.

Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.

To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.

Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.

Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment.

Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.

Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result in electrical shock or fire.

If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries.

Do not use the camera’s viewfinder in the presence of strong light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).

This could damage your eyesight.

Use only the recommended batteries.

Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame.

The batteries may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery acid contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.

Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.

The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.

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