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Caution
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble
the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The
battery could explode or catch fire. The batteries that can be used in this
camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins
to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
• Do not place your finger or cover with clothing when discharging the flash.
Fingers or clothing may be burned.
• Only use specified batteries with this camera. Use of other batteries can
cause overheating or explosion.
• Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or
an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating.
• The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and –)
marked on the battery and the camera.
• AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3 are not rechargeable.
Do not disassemble the battery. Recharging and disassembling can cause
explosion or overheating.
• Take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This
will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still
working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a
wedding or during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be
guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer,
etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media
(SD Memory Card), etc.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
benzene.
• Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the
camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
Care to be Taken During Handling