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Cautionary points on handling this product
• This product is a precision instrument. Do not drop or use in a rough manner.
• This product is not waterproof and therefore should not be used in or near water. Con-
sult your customer service center as soon as possible if this product comes into con-
tact with water. Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any water or salt particles.
• Never place this product near any magnetic or motorized devices that produce strong
magnetic fields. Avoid using or placing this product near radio towers, etc., that pro-
duce radio waves. Malfunction or damage to recorded data may result if the unit is
exposed to electromagnetic waves or when used inappropriately.
• Keep this product away from direct sunlight or in areas where the temperature may
exceed the manufacturer’s standards. Avoid exposing this product to these conditions
as damage can occur.
• Do not try to dismantle this product. This product is equipped with precision circuitry.
• Do not use cleaners including organic solvents to clean this product. Consult your
nearest customer service center if this product becomes soiled.
• Do not touch the electrical connection points of this product. This can result in corro-
sion of the points. Corrosion of the points can result in the malfunctioning.
• Suddenly moving this product from particularly cold areas to hot areas can result in
condensation buildup within this product. To avoid condensation buildup within this
product, it is suggested that this product be placed inside a plastic bag and sealed.
Remove this product from the bag when the conditions are suitable for this product to
be exposed to the outside environment.
• Condensation can cause this product to malfunction and breakdown. Do not use when
condensation is present. Remove the lens, memory card, and battery, and refrain from
use until the condensation clears from inside this product.
• Remove the battery and store this product in a cool, well-ventilated area when it will not
be used for an extended period.
• Avoid storing this product in areas such as laboratories, etc., where chemicals could
cause this product to rust or corrode.
• Inspect this product before use after it has been stored for an extended period. Before
using this product after extended storage or use overseas, it is important that this
product be inspected by the owner or customer service center to ensure that this prod-
uct is operating correctly.
• The LCD screen has been manufactured employing precision technology with 99.99%
effective pixels, however, pixels at 0.01% and below or black/red spots can appear.
This is not considered to be a malfunction. This will not affect any recorded images.
• One of the characteristics of LCD screens is that the display reaction time will slow
when operated in low temperatures and may turn darken in high temperatures. Normal
operation should resume when the temperature returns to normal levels.
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