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Heat
— Never use or store this product near any heat source
such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of
equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo
amplifi ers.
Handling the Camera
Handling the Camera
WARNING
• Do not use the camera near fl ammable or explosive gases.
• Do not use the fl ash and LED (including AF illuminator) 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 fl ash too close to the subject’s eyes could
cause a momentary loss of vision.
• 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 fi ring the fl ash into their own eyes or those of
another child.
•
Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the
camera.
• Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
• Do not cover the fl ash with a hand while fi ring.
• Use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards or Eye-Fi cards only.
Never use other types of cards.
If you accidently insert another type of card into the camera,
contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to
remove the card by force.
• If you fi nd that the USB-AC adapter is extremely hot or
notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it,
unplug the power plug from wall outlet immediately and
stop using it. Then, contact an authorized distributor or
service center.
CAUTION
• 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 fi re or burn your hands.
• Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.
• 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 fi re. Do not use
the charger or USB-AC adapter if it is covered (such as a
blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fi re.
• 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.
• 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
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 USB-AC adapter or
charger. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters or 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.
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