WARNING
■Do not use during a storm
œTo avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the digital
camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used in an open field,
you have an increased chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly
seek refuge in a place that will protect you from lightning.
■Do not place on an unstable surface
œThe digital camera may fall, resulting in damage to the digital camera or
injury.
œIf the digital camera has fallen and its body is damaged, turn off the
digital camera, remove the batteries, and take it to the dealer for repair.
Using the digital camera after its body has been damaged may cause a
fire or electric shock.
■Do not look through the digital camera into the sun
œDo not look through the digital camera at the sun or any other strong
source of light. Doing so may seriously injure your eyes.
■Do not use the flash close to a person’s face
œTo prevent possible eye injury, do not use the flash near a person’s
face (especially young children or babies). If the flash is used close to a
person’s opened eyes, there is a risk that it may damage that person’s
eyesight.
■Do not use where there is risk of explosion
œDo not use the digital camera in a location where there is explosive gas,
or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or
an explosion.
■Keep the digital camera out of the reach of children
œThe following may happen if children play with the digital camera:
œThey may wrap the strap around their neck and suffocate.
œThey may swallow the batteries or other small parts. In such a case,
consult a physician immediately.
œThey may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too close to their
eyes.
œThey may get hurt by the digital camera.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000
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