196z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers todevices such as electrical transformers for foreign travelbecause it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heatgeneration, fire, electric shock or injury.Flashz Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck tothe surface of the flash.z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothingwhen shooting.The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resultingheat build-up could damage the flash.z Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking severalpictures in rapid succession.Doing so could result in burns.Handling PrecautionsThe Cameraz To prevent malfunction and damage from electromagneticwaves, never place the camera near motors or equipmentwhich generate strong magnetic fields.Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions orcorrupt image data.z To prevent condensation when moving the camera from a coldlocation to a hot location, seal the camera inside a vinyl bag andremove the camera after acclimatizing it to the ambienttemperature.In the event that condensation in the camera occurs, remove thememory card and battery and leave the camera idle at normaltemperature until the moisture naturally evaporates.The Batteryz Keep the battery terminals clean at all times.Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery andcamera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab beforecharging or using the battery.COPY