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• If the O-ring at the tip of the scope or inside the optical adapter is positioned incorrectly or
chaps exist on its surface, water can get into the joint area between the scope and optical
adapter which may cause malfunction or damage. In some cases, the illumination dose not
light.
• Do not cover the instrument with a plastic bag or other object during use. If the inside of the
instrument cannot be cooled, the instrument damage may result.
• Do not use this instrument where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
• The LCD monitor may not display data normally when the instrument is used in an
environment where temperatures are below 0 °C. Use the instrument after using a heater to
bring the area to room temperature.
• Bringing the instrument indoor from cold atmosphere subjecting it to sudden temperature
change can cause condensation to form inside the instrument. Using the instrument while
condensation is formed creates the risk of malfunction. Wait until the instrument reaches the
same temperature as the room before using it.
• Never use the instrument in areas where strong radiation is present.
• Do not remove the recording card from the RECORDING CARD slot while playing back or
recording still images, audio and movies. Otherwise, the data recorded in the recording card
may be destroyed.
• The CF card is a static sensitive device and static electricity may cause it to malfunction.
Discharge static electric charges before using a CF card.
• Take care not to have your feet caught by a cord including the power cord or scope insertion
tube.
• Do not pull the cable of the scope, control unit or other equipment with a strong force.
Otherwise, the scope or cable may be damaged or the instrument may topple down or drop.
Also, if the operator is using the shoulder strap, it may cause them to fall over.
• Do not pull base unit while holding the scope, control unit or other cables.
• When opening or closing the LCD monitor, take care that you do not pinch your fingers
between the LCD monitor and the base unit.
• Do not operate the [ANGLE] joystick of the control unit with intensity while the [ANGLE
LOCK] lever is pulled, otherwise it may cause malfunction.
• If the USB connector or other connectors become wet, wipe them dry.
Also, if any foreign matter gets into a connector, remove it.
• Accidentally dropping the base unit while cables, a USB memory device, or other device is
attached to a connector can damage the connector or the item that is attached to it.
• Use USB connectors only to connect via a USB cable to a computer, a USB memory, or a
USB keyboard recommended by Olympus. Never connect any other type of USB device.
• Make sure that battery cover, I/F connector cover, slot cover, AC adapter cover are firmly closed.
• Do not open the battery cover, I/F connector cover, slot cover, AC adapter cover with wet
hands, or under damp or dusty environment.
• Do not expose optical lens to the sun or a laser beam during use or at the time of storage.