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WARNING
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Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
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Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children,
etc.) at close range.
• You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the
flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
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Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
• Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants
to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:
• Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.
• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.
• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
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Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
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Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
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Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
CAUTION
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Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual
odors, noise, or smoke around it.
• Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn
your hands.
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Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.
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Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to
extremely high temperatures.
• Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause
the camera to catch fire. Do not use the charger if it is covered (such as a
blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.
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Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature
burn.
• When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-
temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:
• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the
camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the
camera’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If
possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures.
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Be careful with the strap.
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on
stray objects - and cause serious damage.
Handling the Camera
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