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About the Warranty and Servicing

1.The Ricoh RDC-5000 camera 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 contact the nearest Ricoh service office. Please note that you will be charged for the cost of shipping the camera from the Ricoh service office to your residence.

2.This warranty does not cover any damage resulting from: q Failure to follow the instructions in this instruction manual;

w Repair, modification or overhaul not conducted by an authorized service center specified in this instruction manual;

e Fires or natural disaster;

r Improper storage, such as exposing the camera to high temperatures, humidity, or mothballs; storing it with leaking batteries; storing the camera in a dirty condition so that it becomes moldy; or otherwise insufficiently caring for the camera.

t Submergence; 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 become responsible for all repair fees, including those incurred at an authorized service center.

4.You will be responsible 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 overhauls and thorough inspections as a result of a customer’s special request 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 hard case and wrist strap, nor does it apply to the consumables provided, such as batteries.

7.Any consequential damage arising from the failure of this camera, such as expenses for taking pictures or loss of expected profit, will not be reimbursed whether it occurs 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 this camera - that is, components required to maintain the functions and quality of this camera - will be available for a period of seven years after the camera is discontinued. However, as some of those

parts are kept for a longer period, do not hesitate to contact your distributor or the nearest Ricoh service representative even after the seven-year period.

10.Please note that, if the camera is seriously damaged from 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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