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• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.33) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Please note that commercially available recovery software may be able to
read the data on an SD Memory Card even if the format or delete function
of a camera or computer was used to delete the data. Please manage your
camera memory at your own risk.
• Please do not press forcefully on the display. This could cause breakage
or malfunction.
• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may
damage the exterior of the camera or the display.
• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten
the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.
• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the
battery charger D-BC78. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance.
Avoid storing it especially in high temperatures.
If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the
battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s service life.
• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is
recommended.
• This camera is provided with a waterproof/dustproof design complying with
JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 5 (equivalent to IP58).
• To enhance the waterproof performance of the camera, the front of the lens
is protected by glass. As any dirt or water on the glass will affect the quality
of pictures taken, the glass should be kept clean at all times.
• Leaving the camera on the sand at the beach may cause the camera to
exceed its operating temperature or cause the speaker or microphone to
become blocked with sand.
• The camera will sink if dropped in water, so be sure to attach the strap and
slip the strap over your wrist when using the camera in or near water.
• Be sure to check that the battery/card/terminal cover is securely locked
before using the camera in an environment where it is likely to get wet or
dirty, such as underwater or at the beach. Water, sand or dirt inside the
camera may cause failure of the camera. Wipe off any water or dirt with a
dry cloth as soon as possible after using the camera.
Waterproof and Dustproof Function
