Olympus 2500L C-2500L Digital Camera Instructions (English) - Page 4

CAUTION 1. IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY. 2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA. IT CONTAINS HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY THAT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY. 3. UNLOAD THE BATTERIES WHEN NOT USING THE CAMERA FOR LONG PERIODS. BATTERY HEAT GENERATlON OR FLUID LEAK MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY. 4. DO NOT USE THE CAMERA IF THE BATTERY FLUID HAS LEAKED. LEAKED BATTERY FLUID MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 5. DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS AS YOU MAY GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. 6. DO NOT STORE THE CAMERA IN ANY PLACE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THIS MAY WEAKEN THE PARTS OR CAUSE A FIRE. CARE AND STORAGE HANDLING s This camera is built with precision electric parts. To avoid malfunction or mechanical problems, do not use or store the camera in the following places: • Places exposed to direct sunlight (a beach in summer, for example). • Places exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or extreme variation of temperature and humidity. • Places exposed to sand or dust. • Near a fire. • Near any volatile materials. • Near a heater, cooler, or humidifier. • Places exposed to excessive moisture. • Places exposed to vibrations. • Inside a car. • Near a magnetic field. s Do not shake the camera or subject it to shocks. s Do not leave the camera with its lens pointing towards direct sunlight. This will damage the lens and camera. s Do not leave this camera with its lens pointing towards direct sunlight. This will damage the lens and camera. s Do not aim the camera directly at the sun when taking pictures. Otherwise, the camera's CCD may be damaged. s Do not use the flash for extended periods without letting it cool down. Quick shooting can cause the flash to become excessively hot, and damage the flash or burn the user. s Do not touch the flash when hot. s Do not leave the camera unused for a long period of time. This may cause battery leakage. In addition, this can lead to problems including the growth of mold in the camera. Before using the camera, press the Shutter release button to check operation. s Do not turn the camera when it is mounted on a tripod. Turn the tripod head instead. s Do not touch any of the camera's internal parts. s Do not use the flash for extended periods as this can cause the flash to become excessively hot. Do not touch the flash when it is hot. BATTERY HANDLING s This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride batteries or AA NiCd batteries. (Olympus brand AA nickel metal hydride batteries are recommended.) s Do not use AA manganese batteries or AA lithium batteries. Besides having short battery life, manganese batteries may overheat and damage the camera. s Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect use of batteries can cause fluid leak, heat generation, or other damage. When replacing batteries, be sure to load them correctly. s The batteries may be temporarily disabled when exposed to cold temperatures. Try to keep the camera and batteries warm when using the camera in a cold environment. Batteries that are weak in cold temperatures will be restored under normal temperatures. s Sweat, oil, etc, can prevent a battery's terminals from making electrical contact. To avoid this, wipe both terminals before loading the battery. s Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip. New batteries may be difficult or impossible to obtain abroad. s When using nickel metal hydride batteries or NiCd batteries, make sure to charge them fully with the correct battery charger. s Read instructions carefully before handling nickel metal hydride batteries or NiCd batteries. s Never use a battery if its seal (insulating coating) is partially or entirely peeled off or its exterior is torn. The battery could leak, generating heat or causing an explosion. NOTES ON DISPLAY AND BACKLIGHT The fluorescent lamps used in the Control Panel and LCD monitor have a limited service life. If they begin to darken or flicker, contact your nearest service center. In cold conditions, the display backlight may be slow to come on or may change color suddenly. To avoid this, keep the camera warm when using in cold temperatures. Backlight performance will return to normal under normal temperature conditions. When the color LCD monitor shows different pictures, some pixels may not change color and remain on or off. This phenomenon may be due to a lag in some circuits, but is considered to be within the normal operating tolerances of the LCD monitor. In addition, the brightness of the color LCD monitor may vary from picture. E-ii