91Continued on next pageRead this firstFor safe use of your cameraVarious symbols are used to warn of hazards to yourself and others andprevent damage to property through misuse of the camera. The symbolsand their meanings are explained below.Precautions when handling the cameraDangerDo not use in the presence of flammable or explosive gas. Do not use thecamera if there is the possibility of the presence of such gases in the air as thiscould result in fire or explosion.Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera. Such action could lead toelectric shock or injury.WarningDo not fire the flash close to your subject’s eyes (particularly in the case ofyoung children). Using the flash at close range could cause visual impairment.Keep out of the reach of children. Care should be taken to prevent the following accidents.• Strangulation caused by wrapping the strap round the neck.• Swallowing of small items such as the card. If this happens, seek medicalattention immediately.• Visual impairment caused by the flash being fired at close range.• Injury caused by the camera’s operating parts.Do not look at the sun or strong light through the viewfinder. This could causevisual impairment.Do not use or store the camera for a long time in an environment where there isa lot of dust, dampness, smoke or steam. This could result in fire or electric shock.Do not cover the flash with your fingers when using the flash. Touching theflash during firing or after successive firing could result in burns.Do not let any water or other foreign object get inside the camera. Should thecamera be dropped in water or water get into the internal parts, it could result in fireor electric shock. Remove the battery immediately and contact your nearest dealeror Olympus service center.CautionShould you notice smoke or an unusual smell or noise, stop using the cameraimmediately, remove the battery taking care to avoid burns, and contact yournearest dealer or Olympus service center. Continued operation could result in fireor burns. (Remove the battery outdoors, away from anything combustible, andavoid touching it with your bare hands.)Danger This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions willlikely result in serious injury or possibly even death.Warning This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions mayresult in serious injury or possibly even death.Caution This symbol indicates that failure to observe the instructions mayresult in injury or damage to property.
