•Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
•Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship etc.
•The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
•The liquid crystal display will become black at a temperature of approximately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.
•The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
•Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain
•If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore, put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.
•Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry.
•Refer to “Precautions when using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard” (p.17) regarding the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
•Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction.
•When you rotate the LCD monitor, please rotate it carefully in the correct direction, and do not apply excessive force. This may cause damage to the camera.
To users of this camera
•There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
•The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
•There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.
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