9 EnglishUSING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLYWARNINGiiii Do not use where there is risk of explosione Do not use the camera in a location where there is explosivegas, or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so maycause a fire or an explosion.iiii Keep the camera out of the reach of childrene The following may happen if children play with the camera:d They may wrap the strap around their neck and suffo-cate.d They may swallow the battery pack or other smallparts. In such a case, consult a physician immedi-ately.d They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes offtoo close to their eyes.d They may get hurt by the camera.CAUTIONiiii Cautions when carrying the camerae Do not walk around holding the camera by the handstrap. Itmay hit other objects and get damaged. When walkingaround, hold the camera in your hand or place it in a pocket.e Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to strongshocks.e Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the camera lens, asthat may damage the internal parts. When not using thecamera, be sure to always turn it off and close the lens cover.iiii If the camera is not going to be used for a longperiod of timee For safety’s sake, remove the battery pack from the camera.This will prevent any possible excess heat or leakage ofbattery fluid that may result in injuries or damage to nearbyobjects. (Note that when the battery pack is removed for along period, the time and date settings will be cleared.)
