Handling the Camera
WARNING•Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
•Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.
•You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
•Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
•Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:
•Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.
•Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.
•Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
•Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
•Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
•Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
•Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
•Use SD/SDHC memory cards only. Never use other types of cards.
If you accidently insert another type of card into the camera, contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove the card by force.
CAUTION
•Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.
•Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
•Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures.
•Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.
•Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a
•When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a
•When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a
•In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures.
•Be careful with the strap.
•Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage.
•Do not touch the metallic parts of the camera for a long period of time at low temperatures.
•This may damage your skin. At low temperatures, handle the camera while wearing gloves.
Battery Handling PrecautionsFollow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
DANGER•The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other AC adapters or chargers.
•Never heat or incinerate batteries.
•Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
•Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.
•To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, solder, etc.
•If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.
•Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING
•Keep batteries dry at all times.
•To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product.
•Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.
•If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.
•Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.