• Do not use organic solvents suchas alcohol and lacquer thinner toclean the unit. regarding data loss>Recorded content in memory maybe destroyed or erased by operatingmistakes, unit malfunction, or duringrepair work.It is recommended to back up and saveimportant content to other media such asa computer hard disk.Any liability for passive damages ordamage of any kind occurred due to dataloss incurred by a defect of the product,repair performed by the third party otherthan Olympus or an Olympus authorizedservice station, or any other reasons isexcluded from the Olympus’s liability.Handling the recorderf Warning:• Do not use the recorder nearflammable or explosive gases.• Keep young children and infantsaway from the recorder.Always use and store the recorder out ofthe reach of young children and infantsto prevent the following dangeroussituations which could cause seriousinjury:1 Becoming entangled in the recorderstrap, causing strangulation.2 Accidentally swallowing the battery,cards or other small parts.3 Accidentally being injured by themoving parts of the recorder.• Do not use or store the recorderin dusty or humid places.• Do not disassemble, repair ormodify the unit yourself.• Use microSD/microSDHC memorycards only. Never use other typesof cards.If you accidentally insert another typeof card into the recorder, contact anauthorized distributor or service center.Do not try to remove the card by force.• Do not operate the unit whileoperating a vehicle (such as abicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).f Caution:• Stop using the recorderimmediately if you notice anyunusual odors, noise, or smokearound it.Never remove the batteries with barehands, which may cause a fire or burn yourhands.• Be careful with the strap.Be careful with the strap when you carrythe recorder. It could easily catch on strayobjects and cause serious damage.• Do not leave the recorder inplaces where it may be subject toextremely high temperatures.Doing so may cause parts to deteriorateand, in some circumstances, cause therecorder to catch fire. Do not use thecharger or AC adapter if it is covered (suchas a blanket). This could cause overheating,resulting in fire.• Handle the recorder with care toavoid getting a low-temperatureburn.• When the recorder contains metalparts, overheating can result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to thefollowing:• When used for a long period, therecorder will get hot. If you hold onto the recorder in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused. ENSafety precautions
