Casio QV-70 Precautions, General Precautions, Operating conditions, Condensation, GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF

Precautions		LCD Digital Camera
General Precautions		• Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image
Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever us-			data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep
			backup copies of			data by transferring them to personal computer
ing the QV-70. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the
			memory.
camera” refer to the CASIO QV-70 Digital Camera.
•	Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating	•	Never		open the	battery compartment	cover, disconnect the	AC
			adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while the
	a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the danger of
			“WAIT” message is on the LCD. Doing so will not only make storage
	serious accident.
			of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data
•	Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own re-
			already stored in camera memory.
	pairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical
	shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work	MEMORY ERROR message
	up to authorized CASIO service providers.	Any of the following can cause data stored in the camera’s memory to
•	Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it
		become corrupted.
	get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
		•	Removal of batteries or disconnection of the AC adaptor during a
	Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore
			record or data communication operation
	or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
		•	Disconnection of the connecting cable during data communication
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the unit, immediately
		• Continued use while battery power is low
	turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and
	contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the	•	Other incorrect operation
	unit under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical	In each of the above cases, further operation of the camera becomes
	shock.
		impossible and one of the messages shown below eventually ap-
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the
		pears to inform you of the problem. See “Messages” on page 67 for
	unit, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the	details on what you should do when one of these messages appears.
	power outlet. Using the unit under these conditions creates the dan-
	ger of fire and electrical shock. After making sure there is no more
				MEMORY ERROR			MEMORY ERROR			MEMORY ERROR
	smoke coming from the unit, take it to your nearest CASIO service
					#1		#2			#3
	provider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
				YES	→ ＋		CONSULT			CONSULT
•	If the unit’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or			NO	→CALL TECH		THE OWNER'S			THE OWNER'S
	otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power				SUPPORT!		MANUAL!			MANUAL!
	off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your			Memory Error #1			Memory Error #2		Memory Error #3
	nearest CASIO service provider.
•	Never use the unit inside of an air craft or in any other areas where
							Contact your dealer or an authorized
	its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.			See page 67
							CASIO service provider.
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				Precautions	LCD Digital Camera
Operating conditions
					GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF
•	This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0			° C	THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).
	to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104		° F).		This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
•	Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
					subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
	—	In areas subject to direct sunlight			harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
	— In areas subject to high humidity or dust				received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
	— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to tem-					NOTICE
		perature extremes				This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
	— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun					its for a Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
						These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
	— In areas subject to strong vibration
						against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
Condensation						equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en-
						ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
•	When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise ex-					tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
	pose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility					However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
						particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
	that	condensation can form on	the exterior or on interior compo-
						ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
	nents. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you
						by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
	should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensa-
						to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-
	tion.
						sures:
•	To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic					• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
	bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder					• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
	than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air					• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
	inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the					that to which the receiver is connected.
	new location. If condensation does form, remove the batteries from					• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
	the camera and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few					help.
	hours.					FCC WARNING
						Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re-
						sponsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
						the equipment.
						Properly shielded cables with ferrite core must be used for con-
						nection to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC
						emission limits.
						THE SPECIAL VIDEO CABLE THAT COMES WITH THE CAMERA ----- THE CAMERA TO A VIDEO IN TERMINAL OF A COMPUTER
						THE SPECIAL CONNECTION CABLE THAT COMES WITH QV-Link SOFTWARE ----- THE CAMERA TO A PROPER TERMINAL OF A COMPUTER
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