1. Attention

Please read this manual carefully before using the camera and follow the instructions to avoid damage caused by improper operation.

1-1 Safety Precautions

●The software CD-ROM packaged with the camera is

designed for PC use only. Using a stereo or CD player may damage the CD-ROM.

●This camera is a precision electronic device. Do not

attempt to service this camera yourself, as opening or removing parts may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.

●Avoid dropping the camera or subject it to heavy force.

●Avoid using or placing the camera in the following

locations:

1.Damp and dusty places.

2.Sealed vehicles, or areas exposed to direct sunlight.

3.Environments with violent turbulence.

4.Locations with smoke, oil fumes or steams.

5.Locations subject to strong magnetic fields.

6.Places with extreme temperatures, rain or snow. ● Do not open the battery cover when the camera is

turned on.

● If the camera comes into contact with water, turn the power off and remove the batteries immediately.

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1-2 How to Maintain Your Camera

●If the lens, LCD monitor or viewfinder surface is dirty,

use a lens brush or soft cloth to wipe it clean. Avoid touching the lens with your fingers.

●Avoid scratching the lens, LCD monitor or viewfinder surface by placing the camera away from solid objects.

●Do not use any detergent or volatile solution on your

camera casing, as this will subject it to distortion and cause the paint to dissolve. Use soft cloth only.

1-3 Before Using Your Camera

●Take test shots

Before using this camera for an important occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), test it beforehand to ensure that it functions well. Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the responsibility of our company and no compensation will be given for it.

●Copyright information

Copyright ownership should be respected at all times, and where applicable, permission should be sought when the use of this camera may violate copyright law. Where there is a "No Photography" restriction, this camera should not be used to record any live performance, or be used for exhibition, even for personal purposes. Any transfer of pictures or data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright