Olympus E-330 EVOLT E-330 Advanced Manual (English) - Page 13

Safety precautions Handling the Camera If the product is used without observing the information given DANGER under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. If the product is used without observing the information given WARNING under this symbol, injury or death may result. If the product is used without observing the information given CAUTION under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result. WARNING z Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive gases. A fire or explosion may result. z Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1 m (3 ft) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. z Keep young children and infants away from the camera. If not, the following dangerous situations may occur: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap or power cords, causing strangulation. If this happens, follow the doctor's instructions. • Accidentally swallowing the battery or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child. • Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera. z Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places. Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or electric shock. z Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing. Do not cover the flash or touch it after it has just been fired sequentially. It may be hot and cause minor burns. z Do not take apart or modify the camera. Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock. z Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera. A fire or electric shock may result. If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the battery. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. z Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is in progress. Wait until charging is complete and the battery has cooled. The battery and battery charger become hot while charging. At these times, they may cause minor burns. 13