Handling Precautions
●This camera is not waterproof. Keep away from water, rain, beverages, etc. If any liquid gets into the camera, consult your nearest Ricoh service office.
●Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to impact.
●To avoid overheating, do not use the flash more than is necessary in continuous shots.
●Do not look through the viewfinder directly at the sun or intense light.
●Do not fire the flash close to a baby’s eyes as this may cause impaired eyesight.
●Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a vehicle as this may cause a traffic accident.
●Exercise caution to prevent sand or dust from getting into the camera in environments such as beaches or work sites.
●Do not leave the camera for any length of time in particularly hot or humid places, such as in an automobile with the windows closed, at the beach or in a bathroom.
●Check that the camera is switched off before attaching the AC adapter (optional).
●The LCD monitor may contain some pixels that always or never illuminate, and the brightness of some areas of the monitor may appear uneven. These are typical LCD performance characteristics and do not constitute malfunctions.
●Do not apply unreasonable force to the terminal cover or battery cover.
●Do not lift the camera by the LCD monitor, terminal cover or battery cover.
●Do not apply unreasonable force to open or turn the LCD monitor.
●Be careful not to hit the lens unit or LCD monitor while carrying the camera. Keep the LCD monitor closed when carrying the camera.
●Extreme temperature differences may cause condensation to form inside the camera body and lens unit, reducing performance. To avoid this, place the camera in a plastic bag and let it slowly acclimatize to the new temperature before exposing it.
Potential Causes of Condensation
•Suddenly transporting the camera from a cold to a warm place
•Storing or using the camera in places subject to high humidity
•Bringing the camera into a recently heated room or leaving it directly in the path of an air conditioner
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