Casio QV 300 Precautions, General Precautions, MEMORY ERROR message, Operating conditions, GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF

Precautions	Liquid Crystal 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-300.	• 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-300 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.	MEMORY ERROR message
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it	Any of the following can cause data stored in the camera’s memory to
get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
	become corrupted.
Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore
	•	Removal of batteries or disconnection of the AC adaptor during a
or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
		record or data communication operation
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the unit, immediately
	•	Disconnection of the connecting cable during data communication
turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and
	• Continued use while battery power is low
contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the
unit under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical	•	Other incorrect operation
shock.	In each of the above cases, one of the memory error messages
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the
	(MEMORY ERROR #1 ~ MEMORY ERROR #4) appears, and further
unit, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the	operation of the camera will become impossible. If this should
power outlet. Using the unit under these conditions creates the dan-	happen, contact your dealer or the nearest CASIO service provider
ger of fire and electrical shock. After making sure there is no more	as soon as possible.
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	Liquid Crystal 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).
						NOTICE
•	Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
						This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
	— In areas subject to direct sunlight
						its for a Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
	— In areas subject to high humidity or dust
						These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
	—	Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to tem-				against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
		perature extremes				equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en-
						ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
	— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun
						tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
	—	In areas subject to strong vibration				However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
Condensation						particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
						ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
•	When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise ex-					by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
						to correct the interference by one or more of the following meas-
	pose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility
						ures:
	that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior compo-
						•	Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
	nents. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you
	should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensa-					•	Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
	tion.					• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
•	To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic
							that to which the receiver is connected.
	bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder					•	Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
	than	your current	location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the	air
							help.
	inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the
	new location. If condensation does form, remove the batteries from						FCC WARNING
	the camera and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few
						Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re-
	hours.
						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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