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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.
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.
Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or
burns.
DANGER
The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the
battery with the specifi ed charger. Do not use any other chargers.
Never heat or incinerate batteries.
Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them
from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins,
fasteners, etc.
Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or
subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.
To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow
all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble
a battery or modify it in any way, solder, etc.
If battery fl uid gets into your eyes, fl ush your eyes immediately with clear,
cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.
Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child
accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING
Keep batteries dry at all times.
To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fi re or
explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product.
Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.
If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specifi ed time,
stop charging them and do not use them.
Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in
any other way during operation, stop using the camera.
If a battery leaks fl uid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and
fl ush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fl uid
burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.
Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
CAUTION
Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration,
warping, or any other abnormality.
The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns,
do not remove it immediately after using the camera.
Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for
a long period.
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the
European requirements for safety, health, environment
and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are
intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex
IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and
electronic equipment in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic
refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in
your country for the disposal of this product.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive
2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection of
waste batteries in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic
refuse. Please use the return and collection systems
available in your country for the disposal of the waste
batteries.
Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger
We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated
rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera. Using a non-
genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fi re or
personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery.
Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may
result from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine
Olympus accessories.
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Provisions of warranty
1
If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly
(in accordance with the written “Safety Precautions” and Operating
instructions supplied with it), during a period of two years from the date
of purchase from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business
area of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website:
http://www.olympus.com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s
option replaced, free of charge. To claim under this warranty the customer
must take the product and this Warranty Certifi cate before the end of the
two year warranty period to the dealer where the product was purchased
or any other Olympus service station within the business area of Olympus
Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.
com. During the one year period of the World Wide Warranty the customer
may turn the product in at any Olympus service station. Please notice that
not in all countries such Olympus service station exists.
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The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus
authorized service station at his own risk and shall be responsible for any
costs incurred in transporting the product.
3
This warranty does not cover the following and the customer will be
required to pay repair charge, even for defects occurring within the warranty
period referred to above.
Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation
performed that is not mentioned in the “Safety Precautions” or other
sections of the instructions, etc.)
Any defect that occurs due to repair, modifi cation, cleaning, etc.
performed by anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized
service station.
Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, shock, etc.
after purchase of the product.
Any defect or damage that occurs due to fi re, earthquake, fl ood damage,
thunderbolt, other natural disasters, environmental pollution and irregular
voltage sources.
Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper storage (such as
keeping the product under conditions of high temperature and humidity,
near insect repellents such as naphthalene or harmful drugs, etc.),
improper maintenance, etc.
Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc.
Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the inside of the
product casing.
When this Warranty Certifi cate is not returned with the product.
When any alterations whatsoever are made to the Warranty Certifi cate
regarding the year, month and date of purchase, the customer’s name,
the dealer’s name, and the serial number.
When proof of purchase is not presented with this Warranty Certifi cate.
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This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does not apply
to any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and
batteries.
5
Olympus’s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing
or replacing the product. Any liability for indirect or consequential loss or
damage of any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a defect
of the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any lenses,
fi lms, other equipment or accessories used with the product or for any loss
resulting from a delay in repair or loss of data, is excluded. Compelling
regulations by law remain unaffected by this.
Notes regarding warranty maintenance
1
This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certifi cate is duly completed
by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain suffi cient
proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the
dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all
completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s
name, the date of purchase and product type) is attached to this Warranty
Certifi cate. Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge service
if neither Warranty Certifi cate is completed nor the above document is
attached or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible.
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Since this Warranty Certifi cate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place.
* Please refer to the list on the website: http://www.olympus.com for the
authorized international Olympus service network.
Trademarks
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark.
microSD is a trademark of the SD Association.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or
trademarks of their respective owners.
The standards for camera fi le systems referred to in this manual are the
“Design rule for Camera File system/DCF” standards stipulated by the
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
(JEITA).
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