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Handling the Camera
WARNING
Do not use the camera near fl ammable or
explosive gases.
Do not use the fl ash and LED 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 memory 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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
Do not touch the metallic parts of the camera
for a long period of time at low temperatures.
This may damage your skin. At low
temperatures, handle the camera while wearing
gloves.
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
AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other 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.
WARNING
Keep batteries dry at all times.
To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating,
or causing a fi re or explosion, use only batteries
recommended for use with this product.
Insert the battery carefully as described in the
operating instructions.
If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged
within the specifi ed time, stop charging them and
do not use them.
Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
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