7• Always keep the terminals of the battery charger clean. Do not place metal objectson top of the terminals. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.Cautions• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight orhigh temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intensesunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire,burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact power adapter to chargethe battery pack or power the camera.• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could leadto fire, electrical shock or other damage.• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that couldlead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.• Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do nottouch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Eitheraction could result in burns.• If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm.Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as your handsmay experience a burning sensation.Preventing Malfunctions■ Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipmentgenerating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields maycause malfunctions or corrupt image data.■ Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsMoving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may causecondensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You canavoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting itadjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.■ If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraStop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use maydamage the equipment. Remove the CF card, and battery or a household powersource, from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely beforeresuming use.
