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For Using Your Camera Safely
We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.
Warning | This symbol indicates that ignoring this item |
could cause serious personal injuries. | |
Caution | This symbol indicates that ignoring this item |
could cause minor or medium personal injuries, | |
| or loss of property. |
About the Camera
Warning
•Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
•If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.
•Do not aim the camera at the sun or other strong light sources when taking pictures or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with the lens cap off. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire.
•Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through the lens. Doing so may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired.
•If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.
Caution
•Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself.
•Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur.
•Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
•Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth.
•Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.
About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter
Warning
•Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this camera, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.
•Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.
•If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.
•If water should happen to get inside the product, consult your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.
•If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue use. Continued use can cause damage to the product, fire or electrical shock.
•Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust. Accumulated dust may cause a fire.
•To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type
Caution
•Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult your nearest service center.