92Important notesBe sure to observe the following precautions!This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or storethis unit in the following locations.- Areas exposed to extremes of in temperature and humidity.- Areas exposed to dust and dirt.- Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hotweather.- Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration.- Areas with high explosives or highly flammable materials.Do not leave this camera in places subject to dust, chemicals (likenaphthalene and mothballs), high temperature and high humidity.Keep this camera with silica gel in a hermetically sealed box when notplanning to use the camera for a long period of timeSand can be particularly troublesome to cameras.- Do not let sand get inside the camera when using it on beaches,coastal dunes, or other sandy areas.- Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the cameraunusable.xxxHandling the camera- Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.- Protect the large size LCD monitor from an impact. When the camerais not in use keep it in the camera case.- Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.- This camera is not waterproof.To avoid dangerous electrical shocks, never hold or operate the camerawith wet hands.- If you use this camera in wet places, such as beach or pool, do not letwater or sand get inside the camera. Doing so may result in failure ormay permanently damage the unit.x