Olympus STYLUS-7010/-7010 Instruction Manual

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Olympus STYLUS-7010/-7010 Instruction Manual Manual pdf 61 page image

61ENCaution for Usage EnvironmentTo protect the high-precision technology containedin this product, never leave the camera in the placeslisted below, no matter if in use or storage:Places where temperatures and/or humidity arehigh or go through extreme changes, such asin direct sunlight, at beaches, in locked cars ornear other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) orhumidifiers.In sandy or dusty environments.Near fl ammable items or explosives.In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.When using products with weatherproof designs,read their manuals as well.In places prone to strong vibrations.Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocksor vibrations.When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of thecamera with the tripod head. Do not twist the camera.Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun.This may cause lens or shutter curtain damage, colorfailure, ghosting on the CCD or possibly fires.Do not push or pull severely on the lens.Before storing the camera for a long period, removethe batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage toprevent condensation or mold from forming inside thecamera. After storage, test the camera by turning iton and pressing the shutter button to make sure thatit is operating normally.Always observe the operating environmentrestrictions described in the camera’s manual.•••••••••••••Battery Handling PrecautionsThis camera uses a lithium-ion battery specified byOlympus. Do not use any other type of battery.If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, cameracontact failure may result. Wipe the battery well witha dry cloth before use.Always charge a battery when using it for the firsttime, or if it has not been used for a long period.When operating the camera with battery power atlow temperatures, try to keep the camera and sparebattery as warm as possible. A battery that has rundown at low temperatures may be restored after it iswarmed at room temperature.The number of pictures you can take may varydepending on the shooting conditions or battery.Before going on a long trip, and especially beforetraveling abroad, purchase extra batteries. Arecommended battery may be diffi cult to obtain whiletraveling.Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’sresources. When you throw away dead batteries,be sure to cover their terminals and always observelocal laws and regulations.LCD MonitorDo not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the imagemay become vague, resulting in a playback modefailure or damage to the monitor.A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of themonitor, but this is not a malfunction.When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera,the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor.This is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable inplayback mode.In places subject to low temperatures, the LCDmonitor may take a long time to turn on or itscolor may change temporarily. When using thecamera in extremely cold places, it is a good ideato occasionally place it in a warm place. An LCDmonitor exhibiting poor performance due to lowtemperatures will recover in normal temperatures.The LCD used for the monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or brightspots of light may appear constantly on the LCDmonitor. Due to its characteristics or the angle atwhich you are viewing the monitor, the spot maynot be uniform in color and brightness. This is not amalfunction.••••••••••••