Before You Begin

accessories, please see the optional accessory listing found on page 65.

WATER-RESISTANT

Water-Resistant Structure

Your camera/recorder uses three packings as shown below to provide a water-resistant structure.

Case

￿To Check the Packing

1.Open the case so the end of the bracket is positioned as shown in the figure and pull the bracket forward to release it.

2.After checking, replace the bracket to its original position.

CAUTION

￿How to Handle the Water-resistant Packings

￿Inspect the water-resistant packings constantly to check that there are no scratches or chipping as they could cause water to enter.

￿Check that no foreign matter adheres to the water-resistant packings before closing the cases. If the camera/recorder is used while dust, sand, or thread adheres to only one point if the packings, it could cause water to enter.

￿Consult your nearest dealer to replace the packings.

￿The Camera/Recorder cannot be used in the following places

￿Under water

￿In a place with high temperature and high humidity such as in a sauna, bathroom, etc.

￿Where water would strike it violently (where water pressure is applied) Note: The camera/recorder cannot be used under water because it is not water-proof.

￿Be Careful when Opening and Closing the Sections with Packing

￿The camera/recorder inside the case is not structured to be water-resistant. Take great care that no water droplets enter inside.

￿Check that the three sections with packing are closed tightly to ensure that it is water-resistant.

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