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• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright
light. It may cause the malfunction of your
camera.
• Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 29).
• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to
malfunctions and an inability to record images,
this may render the recording medium unusable,
or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.
• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of
flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
surface to become discolored or to stick to the
flash surface, resulting in insufficient light
emission.
• When connecting your camera to another device
with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug
in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly
into the terminal will damage the terminal and
may result in a malfunction of your camera.
• Movies other than those shot, edited or
composed on this camera cannot be played
back.
[ Notes on the LCD screen and
lens
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
• Do not hold the camera by only holding the
LCD panel.
[ Note on disposal/transfer
When using software embedded in the camera,
personal information such as IDs and mail
addresses may be saved on the internal memory of
the camera. When transferring the camera to
others or on disposal, do so after deleting the
information input.
[ About changing the language
setting
The on-screen displays in each local language are
used for illustrating the operating procedures.
Change the screen language before using your
camera if necessary (page 9).
[ About this manual
• The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this Handbook are reproduced images, and are
not actual images shot using this camera.
• Design and specifications of recording media
and other accessories are subject to change
without notice.
• The screenshots are from Windows XP. The
scenes may vary depending on the operating
system of the computer.
[ On image data compatibility
• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
• Playback of images recorded with your camera
on other equipment and playback of images
recorded or edited with other equipment on your
camera are not guaranteed.
[ Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
[ No compensation for contents of
the recording
The contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfunction of your camera or
recording media, etc.