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Safety precautions

WARNING

 Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive gases.

● A fire or explosion may result.

 Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.

● When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1 m (3 ft) away from the faces of your

subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of

vision.

 Keep young children and infants away from the camera.

● If not, the following dangerous situations may occur:

– Becoming entangled in the camera strap or power cords, causing strangulation. If this

happens, follow the doctor’s instructions.

– Accidentally swallowing the battery or other small parts.

– Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.

– Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.

 Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.

● Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or electric

shock.

 Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.

● Do not cover the flash or touch it after it has just been fired sequentially. It may be hot

and cause minor burns.

 Do not take apart or modify the camera.

● Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high voltage

points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.

 Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera.

● A fire or electric shock may result. If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if

liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the battery.

Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center.

 Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is in progress.

Wait until charging is complete and the battery has cooled.

● The battery and battery charger become hot while charging. The specified AC adapter

also becomes hot when used for a long time. At these times, they may cause minor

burns.

 Do not use a non-specified lithium-ion battery and/or charger.

● Use of a non-designated lithium-ion battery and/or re-charger may lead to camera or

battery failure as well as other unexpected accidents. Any accidents resulting from use of

non-designated equipment will not be compensated.

Handling the camera

 Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke

around it.

● If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during operation,

switch it off immediately

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and disconnect the specified AC adapter (if attached). Allow

the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from

flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the battery with bare

hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately.

 Do not use the camera with wet hands.

● Damage or electric shock may result. Also, do not connect or disconnect the power plug

with wet hands.

CAUTION

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