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Precautions	Precautions	LCD Digital Camera
General Precautions		• Never use the unit inside of an air craft or in any other areas where
Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever us-			its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.
ing the QV-700.		• Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer			data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep
			backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer
to the CASIO QV-700 Digital Camera.
			memory.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating
		• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC
a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates	the danger of
			adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while the
serious accident.
			“WAIT” message is on the LCD. Doing so will not only make storage
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own re-
			of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data
pairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical
			already stored in camera memory.
shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work
up to authorized CASIO service providers.		Data Errors
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it
get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.		Any of the following conditions can result in corruption of data stored
Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore		on a memory card.
or beach, in the bathroom, etc.		• Removal of camera batteries, disconnection of the AC adaptor, or
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the unit, immediately			removal of the memory card while a record or data communication
turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and			operation is taking place
contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the		• Disconnection of the cable while a data communication operation is
unit under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical
			taking place
shock.
		• Other abnormal operation

•Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the unit, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the unit under these conditions creates the dan- ger of fire and electrical shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the unit, take it to your nearest CASIO service provider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.

•If the unit’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 CASIO service provider.

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			Precautions	LCD Digital Camera
A data error causes camera operation to lock up and one of the mes-				Operating conditions
sages shown below to appear on the monitor screen. When this hap-				• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0					° C
pens, perform one of the procedures indicated below.
					to 40	° C (32	° F to 104	° F).
				• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
					— In areas subject to direct sunlight
					— In areas subject to high humidity or dust
					— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to tem-
	Memory card error message	System error message				perature extremes
					— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun
					— In areas subject to strong vibration
	Perform the procedure on		Take the camera to your	Condensation
	page 96 of this Owner’s		nearest authorized CASIO
	Manual.		Service Provider.	• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise ex-
					pose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility
Battery Life Notes					that	condensation	can form on	the exterior or on interior compo-
					nents. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you
• The battery life figures noted in the specifications of this Owner’s					should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensa-
Manual indicate the number of hours before battery failure under					tion.
normal operating temperatures (25			° C). They do not guarantee that	• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic
batteries will perform for any amount of time.
					bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder
• The actual number of hours of service provided by batteries varies					than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air
widely depending upon manufacturer, battery age, and tempera-					inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the
ture.					new location. If condensation does form, remove the batteries from
• Long term continued use of the camera can cause the low battery					the camera and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few
indicator to appear sooner than expected. Be sure to turn off power					hours.
whenever the camera is not being used.

•Appearance of the low battery indicator means that batteries are about to go dead. Be sure to replace all four batteries a fresh set of new ones as soon as possible. Leaving dead batteries in the cam-

era creates the danger of leaking batter fluid and corruption of stored image data.

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