Olympus C-2020ZOOM - Manual (Page 4)

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE CAMERA
Caution concerning the flash
• Be careful when taking pictures at close range.
• Do not take pictures of people’s faces (babies in particular) at close range.
If the flash goes off too close to someone’s eyes it may cause a loss of
vision. In particular, when taking pictures of babies, be sure that the
distance is at least 1 m.
Be careful when handling the unit
• Do not use in an unstable position. If you lose your balance, you might get
hurt.
• Be careful that no foreign substance (dirt, rain, sand) can enter the unit,
particularly when the battery cover or lens barrier is open, as it may cause
damage.
• To prevent damage, do not drop the camera or subject it to severe shock or
vibration.
• This camera is not water-resistant. Do not put it in water, and be careful to
protect it from rain, sea water, etc.
• Do not use the camera outside during a storm or when there is lightning.
• When replacing the batteries, make sure the power is OFF. If it is left ON, it
may damage the internal circuits.
Storage environment
• To avoid damage or mis-operation of the camera, only store it where the
temperature is –20 ~ 60°C and the humidity 10 ~ 90%.
• Do not store in humid places, as condensation may form and cause
damage.
• To prevent injuries or accidents, keep the camera out of the reach of
children.
Usage environment
• Do not use where there may be a large concentration of flammable or
explosive gases, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
• To avoid damage or mis-operation of the camera, use it only if the
temperature is 0 ~ 40°C and the humidity 30 ~ 90%.
• Do not move the camera suddenly from a hot to cold place, or vice versa. It
may cause the formation of condensation inside the unit that may damage
it. To prevent the formation of condensation, put the camera in a plastic
bag, etc. to protect it and wait until the camera has reached the ambient
temperature before taking it out.
• If used in low temperatures, the batteries will have a shorter life span than
normal.