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Cautions for Use
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Optimal use of the camera
Take care not to drop or knock the unit
or put a lot of pressure on it.
• Take care not to drop or knock the bag
that you inserted the unit in as it may
strongly shock the unit.
• A strong shock may break the lens,
screen or outer case and cause the
camera to malfunction.
Keep the camera as far away as possible
from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games
etc.).
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If you use the camera on top of or near a
TV, the pictures on the camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave
radiation.
•
Do not use the camera near cell phones
because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures.
•
Recorded data may be damaged, or
pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or
large motors.
•
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated
by microprocessors may adversely affect
the camera, disturbing the pictures.
•
If the camera is adversely affected by
electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn the camera off
and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or
reconnect AC adaptor and turn the
camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•
If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories,
use the cords and the cables supplied
with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with
insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• If the camera is sprayed with such
chemicals, the body of the camera may be
damaged and the surface finish may peel
off.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in
contact with the camera for a long period
of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol
for cleaning the camera.
• Remove the battery or disconnect the AC
adaptor from the electrical outlet before
wiping the camera.
• The body of the camera may be damaged
and the surface finish may peel off.
• Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a
soft, dry cloth.
• Use a dry, dust cloth to remove dirt and
dust on the zoom ring, focus ring and
aperture ring.
• Do not use a kitchen detergent or a
chemically treated cloth.
• The camera is not waterproof. If rain water
or other drops of water splash onto the
camera, wipe it with a dry cloth. If the
camera does not operate normally,
contact the dealer or your nearest
servicenter.
