Operating instructions

Before Use
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VQT1J94
∫ About the battery charger
• The battery charger is in the standby
condition when the AC power supply cord
is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long
as the power cord is connected to an
electrical outlet.
∫ Care of the camera
• Do not strongly shake or bump the
camera by dropping it etc.
This unit may malfunction, recording
pictures may no longer be possible or the
lens or the LCD monitor may be
damaged.
• We strongly recommend
you do not leave the
camera in your trousers
pocket when you sit down
or forcefully insert it into a
full or tight bag etc.
Damage to the LCD
monitor or personal injury
may result.
• Be particularly careful in the following
places as they may cause this unit to
malfunction.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into
contact with this unit such as when
using it on a rainy day or on a beach.
• Do not touch the lens or the sockets
with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to
allow liquids to get into the space
around the lens, buttons etc.
• If water or seawater splashes on the
camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the
camera body carefully.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens
is fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient
temperature or humidity changes. Be
careful of condensation since it causes
lens stains, fungus and camera
malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera
off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog
will disappear naturally when the
temperature of the camera becomes close
to the ambient temperature.
∫ Read together with the “Cautions for
Use”. (P103)
CAUTION!
• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS
UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED
SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED
FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
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