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Caution

Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire.

Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH batteries can be recharged.

Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

Do not place your finger over or cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Fingers or clothing may be burned.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

Only use specified batteries with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause a fire or explosion.

Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or a fire.

The batteries should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and –) marked on the batteries and the camera. Not inserting batteries correctly may cause explosion or a fire.

AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and disposable CR-V3 are not rechargeable. Do not disassemble the batteries. Recharging and disassembling can cause explosion or leakage.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling). Pictures cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.

Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.