Operating precautions

When using the camera in the rain, snow, or at the beach, do not allow water to get into it.

••Doing so will cause damage to the camera and the memory card. (This may result in irreparable damage.)

Keep the camera away from devices (such as TV sets and video game machines) that generate magnetic fields.

••Using the camera on top of or near a television set may cause distortions in the image or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the television emits.

••The powerful magnetic fields generated by speakers or large motors may damage recorded content or distort images.

••The electromagnetic waves emitted from a microcomputer may adversely affect the camera and cause images or sound to be distorted.

••If the camera is adversely affected by devices that generate magnetic fields and it no longer operates properly, turn it off and remove the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Then install the battery again or reconnect the AC adaptor. After this, turn the camera back on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage equipment.

••Using the camera near radio transmitters or high- voltage equipment may adversely affect the recorded images or sound.

Do not allow sand or dust to get into the camera when using it at the beach or other similar places.

••Sand and dust can damage the camera or memory card. (Be careful when inserting or removing a memory card.)

AC adaptor (battery charger) and battery

••If the <CHARGE> lamp continues to flash even when the battery temperature is normal, the battery or AC adaptor (battery charger) might be damaged. Contact your dealer.

••The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm.

••Using the AC adaptor (battery charger) near radios may distort their sound. Keep the AC adaptor (battery charger) 1 meter or more away from radios.

••The AC adaptor (battery charger) may make some noise when in use, but this is normal.

Be careful not to drop the camera when carrying it around.

••Strong impacts may damage the camera unit and cause it to stop working properly.

••Handle the camera with care using the hand strap or shoulder strap to carry it.

Do not spray the camera with insecticides or other volatile substances.

••Spraying the camera with insecticides or other volatile substances may deform it or cause the coating to peel off.

••Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time.

After use, remove the battery or disconnect the AC power supply cord from the power outlet.

Battery characteristics

This camera uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery. It generates electrical energy through an internal chemical reaction. This reaction is easily influenced by the ambient temperature and humidity, and the effective operating time of the battery is reduced as the temperature rises or falls. If you use this camera at locations with extremely low temperatures, its operating time will be reduced.

If the battery becomes extremely hot, a protective function will engage and you will not be able to use it for a while.

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