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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING
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Do not use the camera near
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ammable or explosive gases.
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Do not use the
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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
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ash too close to
the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
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Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
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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
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ring the
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ash into their own eyes or those of another child.
• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
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If you
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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.
•
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.
•
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
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re.
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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.
• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the
places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct
sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidi
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ers.
• In sandy or dusty environments.
• Near
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ammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using products with weatherproof
designs, read their manuals as well.
• In places prone to strong vibrations.
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The camera uses a lithium ion battery speci
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ed by Olympus.
Charge the battery with the speci
fi
ed USB-AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other USB-AC
adapters or chargers.
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Never incinerate or heat batteries in microwaves, on hot plates, or in pressure vessels, etc.
•
Never leave the camera on or near electromagnetic devices.
This may cause overheating, burning, or exploding.
•
Do not connect terminals with any metallic objects.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact
with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, keys, etc.
The short circuit may cause overheating, exploding, or burning, which burn or damage you.
•
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.
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