To users of this camera
• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product's internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• If you point the camera toward an object that is bright, a band of light may appear on the LCD screen. This phenomenon is referred to as “smear” and is not a malfunction of the camera.
• In this manual, the term “battery” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and accessories.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY
We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.
Warning
Caution
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries.
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.
About the Camera
Warning
• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous. Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
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• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the batteries and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself.
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.
• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or in your mouth.
• Depending on your inherent factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.
About the Batteries
Warning
• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock.
• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes, it may cause a loss of sight. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Do not rub them.
Caution
• This camera uses two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Do not use batteries other than those specified here. Using some other type of battery may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire.
• AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries cannot be recharged. Do not try to take the batteries apart. The batteries may explode or leak if you try to charge them or take them apart.
• Do not insert the batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles in the wrong orientation. Doing so may cause the batteries to explode or cause a fire.
• When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Doing so may cause the batteries to explode or cause a fire.
• Never try to disassemble or short the batteries. Also, do not dispose of the batteries in a fire, as they may explode.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged.
• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
Keep the Camera and Accessories Out of the Reach of Small
Children
Warning
• Be sure to keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of small children.
1. Injuries may result from the product falling or from unexpected movement.
2. Suffocation may result from wrapping the strap around the neck.
3. Small accessories such as batteries or an SD Memory Card may be swallowed. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.
About the AC Adapter
Warning
• Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks. The specified voltage is 100 -240V AC.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electric shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service
Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
• If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger, unplug the
AC plug cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire, or electric shock.
• Wipe off the plug of the AC plug cord if it becomes covered with dust. Dust on the plug may cause a fire.
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