Olympus VT1621-01 manual Important Safety INSTRUCTlONS, Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS

Before you use this camera, read this manual and then store it in a safe location where you can find it for future use.

We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important photographs.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.

A lighting flash with an arrowhead,enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.

An exclamation point enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.

WARNING!

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

1.Read All Instructions - Before you use the product, read all operating instructions.

2.Save These Instructions - Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings - Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and all warnings described in the instructions.

4.Follow Instructions - Follow all instructions provided with this product.

5.Cleaning - Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.

6.Attachments - For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus.

7.Water and Moisture - Never use this product around water (near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or swimming pool).

8.Location - To avoid damage to the product and to avoid personal injury, never place this product on a unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions which describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer.

9.Power Sources - Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the product with batteries.

10.Grounding, Polarization - If this product can be used with an optional AC adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug, a plug with one blade wider than the other. This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then insert it again. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.

11.Protecting the Power Cord - The power supply cord should be routed so it will not be walked on. Never place a heavy object on the power cord and never wrap the power cord around the leg of a table or chair. Keep the areas around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet and at the product connection, free of all obstacles.

12.Lightning - If a lightning storm occurs while using the optional AC adapter, unplug the adapter power cord from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use.

13.Overloading - Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strip, or other power connection points with too many plugs.

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