•Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in.

•Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock.

•Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause the product to breakdown.

•Do not use the battery charger D-BC68P to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

Warning

•If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

Caution

•Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire.

•Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage.

•Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

•Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of the battery.

•Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire.

•If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothing, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

•Precautions for D-LI68 Battery Usage:

-USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

-DO NOT INCINERATE.

-DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

-DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

-DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F / 60°C)

Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children

Warning

•Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children.

1.If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause serious personal injuries.

2.Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.

3.To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

•When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing 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 when traveling). Contents of the recording 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.

About the Battery and Charger

•To keep the battery in optimum condition, avoid storing it in a fully charged state or in high temperatures.

•If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s life.

•Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.

6

Appendix

89