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Safety Notes

To ensure that you use your camera correctly, read
these Safety Notes and your User’s manual carefully
beforehand. The warning given here provide important
safety information and should be observed at all times.

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Safety Notes

Be sure to read these Safety Notes before using the products.

WARNING

• The enclosed disk is a computer CD-ROM. Never

attempt to play this disk on an ordinary music CD
player as it may produce extremely high noise levels
that could damage your hearing or your audio equipment.

• The camera is a precision instrument. Never attempt

to take this part apart. There is a serious danger of a
powerful electric shock.

• Do not drape the connection cord around your neck

or otherwise treat the cable carelessly as this could
result in suffocation.

• Do not look through the viewfinder at the sun or other

strong-light. This could damage your eyesight.

• Do not leave the camera in locations exposed to direct

sunlight as this could cause a fire due to the action of
the lens.

• Do not bring the camera close to a flame or throw it

into the fire.

• Do not drop the camera or otherwise subject it to strong

impact.

• Do not immerse the camera in water.

• General Information

• Do not use the camera while you are walking, running,

driving or operating machinery. This can result in a
serious accident.

• Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your

camera. Build-ups of dust in your camera can cause
fire or shock.

• Do not use this device in aircraft or hospitals. The use

of this device in an aircraft or hospital can cause
malfunctions in the control devices used in aircraft
hospitals.

Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly

• Test Shots Prior to Photography

For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and
overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the
image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally.

Oregon Scientific assumes no responsibility for any
incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or
the loss of income from photography) incurred as a
result of faults with this products.

• Notes on Copyright

Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot
be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the
consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use.
Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing
of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even
when intended purely for personal use. Users are also
asked to note that the transfer of memory containing images
or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible
within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

• Liquid Crystal

If the LCD is damaged, take particular care with the liquid
crystal in the panel. If any of the following situations arise,
take the urgent action indicated.
• If liquid crystal comes in contact your skin:

Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly
with soap and running water.

• If liquid crystal gets into your eye:

Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15
minutes and then seek medical assistance.

• If liquid crystal is swallowed:

Flash your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek
medical assistance.

• Handling Your Digital Camera

This camera contains precision electronic components. To
ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the
camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded.

• Places to Avoid

Do not use or store the camera in the following type of
locations:
• In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places.
• Places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as

in direct sunlight or closed car in summer.

• Extremely cold places.
• Places subject to strong vibration.
• Places affected by smoke or steam.
• Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as

near motors, transformers or magnets).

• In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next

to rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time.

• Sandy places such as beaches or deserts, or places

where there is wind borne sand.

• Notes on Condensation

If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location
into a warm place, water droplets may form on the
inside of the camera or on the lens (condensation).
When this occurs, switch the camera off and wait an
hour before using the camera.

• Cleaning Your Camera

• Use blower brush to remove dust from the lens, LCD

or viewfinder as these surfaces, and then wipe lightly
with a soft, dry cloth.
Leaving the lens extended for long periods can allow
dust to enter the camera’s viewfinder. However, this
does not affect the image.

• Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD or

viewfinder as these surface are easily damaged.

• Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry, cloth. Do

not use volatile substances such as thinners, benzine
or insecticide, as these may react with camera body
and cause deformation or remove the coating.

• Using the Camera Overseas

When traveling overseas, do not place your camera in the
check-in baggage. Baggage handling at airports may subject
baggage to violent shocks, and the camera may be damaged
internally even when no external damage is visible.

• Others

• To view the images you have shot, you will need a PC

that conforms to the hardware and software
requirements given in the table on P.12.

• You will need a printer to print out the images you

have shot.

• Oregon Scientific, Inc. assumes no responsibility

whatsoever for any damages or loss of revenue incurred
as a result of the deleting of data stored in the computer
memory due to a fault or any other cause.

Notes on the Battery

This camera has a built-in lithium-ion battery. Always
observe the precautions given below.

• The built-in lithium-ion battery is not fully charged at

shipment and must be charged up before being used
(

P.19).

• Lithium-Ion Battery Features

• Lithium-ion battery loses its charge even when not used.

Charge the battery just before taking pictures (1 to 2
days beforehand).

• To ensure that your lithium-ion battery lasts as long as

possible, push the lens back in and switch the camera
off promptly when you are not using the camera.

• The number of available shots will be lower in cold

locations or at low temperatures. You can increase the
amount of power produced by putting the camera in
your pocket or another warm place to heat it just before
taking pictures. If you are using a heating pad, take
care not to place the camera directly against the pad.

• Charging the Battery

• This camera can be charged at ambient temperatures

between 0

C - +40

C and it takes approximately 2

hours to charge a fully depleted the battery.

• The lithium-ion battery does not need to be fully

discharged or exhausted flat before being charged.

• Battery Life

At normal temperatures, the battery can be used at
least 500 times.
If the time for which the battery provides power shortens
markedly, this indicates that the battery has reached
the end of its effective life. Please contact the store from
which you purchased the camera.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

•Disposing of This Product

When disposing of this product, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN