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Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
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Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD Monitor.
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Do not attach any other items to the hand strap that’s included with your camera. While being
stored, that item can rest against the LCD Monitor and damage it.
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Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.
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We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to
protect your camera.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
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Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and sound.
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Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
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Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
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If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then
reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
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If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may
be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
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If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the
surface finish may peel off.
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Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Operation at
j
10
o
C
(24
o
F) has been confirmed, but the zoom lever, mode dial, or
power button may get frozen and hard to move, or the card/battery door and
terminal cover may become hard to open when the temperature drops rapidly in a
cold places like ski resorts, so take caution.
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When using the camera in a cold climate, place the camera inside the protective gear or
clothing to keep it warm when using it.
Optimal use of the camera
