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About the Warranty and Servicing

1.This product is backed by a one-year limited warranty. During the warranty period, which starts from the date of purchase, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh service office. Please note that you will be not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh service office.

2.This warranty does not cover any damage resulting from:

➀ failure to follow the instructions in the instruction manual;

➁repair, modification or overhaul not conducted by an authorized service center listed in the instruction manual;

➂fire or natural disaster;

➃improper storage, such as exposing the camera to high temperatures, humidity, or mothballs; storing it with a leaking battery; storing the camera in a dirty condition so that it becomes moldy; or otherwise

insufficiently caring for the camera;

➄Submergence; exposure to floods or spilled alcoholic or other beverages; allowing sand or mud to enter the camera; exposure to physical shocks; or dropping of the camera.

3.After a full year has passed from the purchase date, you will be liable for all repair fees, including those incurred at an authorized service center.

4.You will be liable for all repair fees, even within the warranty period, if the warranty card is not attached or if the distributor’s name or the purchase date have been changed or are not indicated on the card.

5.Expenses for overhaul and thorough inspection by special request of the customer will be charged to the customer, whether or not they are incurred during the warranty period.

6.This warranty only applies to the camera and not to the accessories, such as the case and strap, nor does it apply to the battery and other consumables provided.

7.Any consequential damages arising from failure of the camera, such as expenses incurred in taking pictures or loss of expected profit, will not be reimbursed whether they occur during the warranty period or not.

8.The above provisions refer to repairs offered free of charge, and do not limit your legal rights. The intention of the above provisions is also described in the warranty card provided with this camera.

9.Parts essential to the servicing of the camera (that is, components required to maintain the functions and quality of the camera) will be available for a period of seven years after the camera is discontinued. However, as some parts are kept for a longer period, do not hesitate to contact your distributor or nearest Ricoh service office even after the seven-year period.

10.Please note that if the camera is seriously damaged by flooding, submergence, infiltration of sand or mud, violent shocks or dropping, the camera may not be repairable, and restoration to its original condition may be determined to be impossible.

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