7ENCAUTIONDo not remove batteries immediately after using the camera. Batteries maybecome hot during prolonged use.Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera fora long period.The following AA (R6) batteries cannot beused.Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not atall covered by an insulating sheet.Batteries whose - terminals are raised, but notcovered by an insulating sheet.Batteries whose - terminals are flat and notcompletely covered by an insulating sheet. (Suchbatteries cannot be used even if the - terminalsare partially covered.)If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop chargingthem and do not use them.Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.If a battery leaks, becomes discolored, deformed or becomes abnormal inany other way during operation, stop using the camera.If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing andflush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluidburns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.For customers in Europe“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with theEuropean requirements for safety, health, environmentand customer protection. “CE” mark cameras areintended for sales in Europe.This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE AnnexIV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical andelectronic equipment in the EU countries.Please do not throw the equipment into the domesticrefuse.Please use the return and collection systems available inyour country for the disposal of this product.This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection ofwaste batteries in the EU countries.Please do not throw the batteries into the domesticrefuse. Please use the return and collection systemsavailable in your country for the disposal of the wastebatteries.Provisions of warranty1 If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly(in accordance with the written “Safety Precautions” and Operatinginstructions supplied with it), during a period of two years from the dateof purchase from an authorized Olympus distributor within the businessarea of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website:http://www.olympus.com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’soption replaced, free of charge. To claim under this warranty the customer•••••••must take the product and this Warranty Certificate before the end of thetwo year warranty period to the dealer where the product was purchasedor any other Olympus service station within the business area of OlympusImaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com. During the one year period of the World Wide Warranty the customermay turn the product in at any Olympus service station. Please notice thatnot in all countries such Olympus service station exists.2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympusauthorized service station at his own risk and shall be responsible for anycosts incurred in transporting the product.3 This warranty does not cover the following and the customer will berequired to pay repair charge, even for defects occurring within the warrantyperiod referred to above.Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operationperformed that is not mentioned in the “Safety Precautions” or othersections of the instructions, etc.)Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning, etc.performed by anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus authorizedservice station.Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, shock, etc.after purchase of the product.Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake, flood damage,thunderbolt, other natural disasters, environmental pollution and irregularvoltage sources.Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper storage (such askeeping the product under conditions of high temperature and humidity,near insect repellents such as naphthalene or harmful drugs, etc.),improper maintenance, etc.Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc.Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the inside of theproduct casing.When this Warranty Certificate is not returned with the product.When any alterations whatsoever are made to the Warranty Certificateregarding the year, month and date of purchase, the customer’s name,the dealer’s name, and the serial number.When proof of purchase is not presented with this Warranty Certificate.4 This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does not applyto any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap andbatteries.5 Olympus’s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairingor replacing the product. Any liability for indirect or consequential loss ordamage of any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a defectof the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any lenses,films, other equipment or accessories used with the product or for any lossresulting from a delay in repair or loss of data, is excluded. Compellingregulations by law remain unaffected by this.Notes regarding warranty maintenance1 This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completedby Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficientproof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of thedealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are allcompleted or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’sname, the date of purchase and product type) is attached to this WarrantyCertifi cate. Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge serviceif neither Warranty Certificate is completed nor the above document isattached or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible.2 Since this Warranty Certificate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place.* Please refer to the list on the website: http://www.olympus.com for theauthorized international Olympus service network.TrademarksIBM is a registered trademark of International Business MachinesCorporation.Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark.microSD is a trademark of the SD Association.All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/ortrademarks of their respective owners.The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the“Design rule for Camera File system/DCF” standards stipulated by theJapan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association(JEITA).a.b.c.d.e.f.g.h.i.j.•••••••