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Warranty
• Warranty is void if damage or system failure occurred due to outside factors such as
collision, fire, flood, dirt, sewage, earthquake, and other force majeure events as well as
incorrect usage of electricity or use of non-original accessories.
• It is the sole responsibility of the user if problems (such as data loss and system failure)
occurred due to non-factory installed software, parts, and/or non-original accessories.
• Do not change the camera. Any changes to the camera invalidate the warranty.
Taking care of your camera
• Always keep the camera in the accompanying leather case or pouch for better protection
against splashes, dust, and collision.
• The only way of replacing the battery and the memory card is to open the battery/card
cover.
• Dispose of unwanted batteries and cameras as permitted by the laws in your countries.
• Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camera in a dry place.
• If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
• Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the camera. A rude behavior of using the camera may
damage the internal electronic circuit board, deform the lens shape, or make the lens
unretractable.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the camera.
• Finger grease may be left on the camera lens and will result in unclear images or videos. To
avoid this problem, be sure to clean the camera lens before taking pictures or recording
videos. You should also clean the camera lens on a regular basis.
• If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens.
• Do not touch the lens with your fingers.
• If a foreign substance or water gets in your camera, please turn the power off immediately
and disconnect the batteries. Next, remove the foreign substance or water and send it to
the maintenance center.
• Whenever there is data in the internal memory or the external memory card, you should
make a backup copy to a computer or disc. So, you can have a backup solution if data loss
occurs.
• If the lens cannot retract into the camera, please replace the batteries first (usually this is
because of drained batteries). Then the lens should retract automatically. If the lens still
cannot retract, please contact your dealer.
• Under no circumstances should you push the lens back manually as this may damage the
camera.
• All original accessories are designed only for use with this camera model you purchased.
Do not use these accessories with other camera models or cameras of other brands to
avoid unpredictable danger or damage.
• Before initial use of a memory card, always use the camera to format the card first.
• Remember to slide the write-protect tab (if available) to the unlock position. Otherwise, all
data (if any) on the memory card is protected and the card cannot be edited or formatted.
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