Safety Instructions

 Next Previous Contents
  • Please read carefully through this user manual before you use your camera. It is especially important to read the safety instructions.
  • Please keep this user manual in a safe place for easy reference.
    •

    		Warning
    Neglecting this warning may cause serious harm to your camera.

    		Caution
    This icon will appear when the camera is used incorrectly. If the camera is continued to be used in this way damage may.
       

    		This icon indicates caution.

    		This icon will exhibit a warning and a detailed instruction. (Example: "Do not attempt to modify this camera").

    		This icon shows detailed instructions which must be followed.


    Warning


    		Do not use this camera if it is: emitting smoke, unusually hot to touch, emitting any unusual odor or noise, or is in any other abnormal state.

    Use of the camera in any of the above situations may cause a fire or electric shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off and remove the batteries. Afterwards, contact your local dealer or Service Center to request repair. Never attempt to repair this camera yourself as this will invalidate the warranty and may potentially cause you harm.


    		Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera. Switch the camera off and remove the batteries. Then contact your dealer or Camera Service Center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.


    		Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Switch the camera off, and remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or Camera Service Center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.


    		If the camera has been dropped or the external case of the camera has been damaged, switch the camera off, and remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or Camera Service Center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
    Do not place the camera on an unstable or sloping surface as it may cause the camera to fall or tip causing damage to the camera.
    Be cautious not to expose the camera to moisture by leaving it in a damp environment such as a kitchen. Be careful not to get condensation inside the camera (i.e. when taking it from an air conditioned room to a hot, humid climate). Take special care not to let water enter your camera when it is raining or snowing or when you are using the camera near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or electric shock.
    Do not insert any foreign objects, especially metallic or flammable objects into the camera through access points such as the Compact Flash card slot. This may cause a fire or electric shock.
    Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This will invalidate your warranty and may cause a fire, electric shock, or severe damage to the camera.
    Do not remove the external case of camera. This will invalidate your warranty and may cause an electric shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by Sampo authorized service facilities only.
    Do not use this camera in the bathroom. This may cause a fire or electric shock.
    Do not use the camera while you are operating in moving car, motorcycle or bicycle. This may cause a traffic accident.
    Do not attempt to charge an alkaline battery. This may cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire, or injury.
    Do not carry or store batteries with objects such as metal pens, necklaces, coins or hairpins. This could short circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) poles of the battery. This may cause the battery to split or leak, resulting in fire or injury.
    Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not place a battery in water or in a fire. Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire or injury.
    Do not subject a battery to strong impacts, such as hitting it with a hammer, stepping on it or dropping it. Any of these may cause the battery to split, leak, cause fire, or cause injury.
    Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera. The use of unsuitable batteries may result in them splitting, leaking, causing a fire, an injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
    Do not place this camera in damp or dusty conditions. This may cause a fire or electric shock.
    Do not take this camera into a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooker or humidifier. This may cause a fire or electric shock.
    Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a non-ventilated vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera casing and internal components and cause a fire.
    Do not cover or wrap the camera with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the case, or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.
    Be careful not to expose this camera to severe impact, as this may cause the camera to malfunction.
    Do not move the camera while it is powered-on. Make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera, Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.
    Check the polarity markings on the battery when fitting batteries, check ( + and - ) to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.


    Up