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Safety precautions
If the product is used without observing the information
given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.
DANGER
If the product is used without observing the information
given under this symbol, injury or death may result.
WARNING
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the
equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result.
CAUTION
WARNING
੬ Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
● To avoid causing a fire or explosion, never use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
੬ Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.
● Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you fire the flash, you must be at
least 1m (3ft) away from the faces of your subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants
and small children. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss
of vision.
੬ 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 or power cords, causing strangulation.
– Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.
– Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
– Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
੬ Do not touch the camera, cradle or AC adapter until charging is finished and the battery
have cooled.
● The camera and cradle become hot while charging. A specified AC adapter also becomes hot
during long use. At these times, they may cause minor burns.
੬ Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
● Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or electric shock.
੬ Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
● Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing or touch it after it has just been fired. It may be hot
and cause minor burns. Avoid using the flash for extended periods.
੬ Do not take apart or modify the camera.
● Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high voltage points which
could cause serious burns or electrical shock.
੬ Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera.
● If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it,
allow it to dry, and then remove the battery. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service
center.
Handling the camera