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For safe use of your camera
Various symbols are used to warn of hazards to yourself and others and
prevent damage to property through misuse of the camera. The symbols
and their meanings are explained below.
Precautions when handling the camera
Danger
Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive gas.
Do not use the
camera if there is the possibility of the presence of such gases in the air as this
could result in fire or explosion.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera.
Such action could lead to
electric shock or injury.
Warning
Do not fire the flash close to your subject’s eyes (particularly in the case of
young children).
Using the flash at close range could cause visual impairment.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Care should be taken to prevent the following accidents.
• Strangulation caused by wrapping the strap round the neck.
• Swallowing of small items such as the card. If this happens, seek medical
attention immediately.
• Visual impairment caused by the flash being fired at close range.
• Injury caused by the camera’s operating parts.
Do not look at the sun or strong light through the viewfinder.
This could cause
visual impairment.
Do not use or store the camera for a long time in an environment where there is
a lot of dust, dampness, smoke or steam.
This could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not cover the flash with your fingers when using the flash.
Touching the
flash during firing or after successive firing could result in burns.
Do not let any water or other foreign object get inside the camera.
Should the
camera be dropped in water or water get into the internal parts, it could result in fire
or electric shock. Remove the battery immediately and contact your nearest dealer
or Olympus service center.
Caution
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell or noise, stop using the camera
immediately, remove the battery taking care to avoid burns, and contact your
nearest dealer or Olympus service center. Continued operation could result in fire
or burns. (Remove the battery outdoors, away from anything combustible, and
avoid touching it with your bare hands.)
Danger
This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions will
likely result in serious injury or possibly even death.
Warning
This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may
result in serious injury or possibly even death.
Caution
This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions may
result in injury or damage to property.
