Lens Precautions - Casio QV-4000 User Manual

Precautions
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Lens Precautions

• DCF Data Storage
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter-
protocol provides image inter-compatibility with printers
fere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with
and other digital cameras.
your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
• VIDEO OUT terminal
surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe
whenever using the QV-4000.
Connects to your TV for big-screen viewing of images.
the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.
• The lens of this camera extends from its body when you All references in this manual to "this camera" and "the cam-
• USB compatibility
era" refer to the CASIO QV-4000 Digital Camera. turn on power and retracts when you turn off power. Take
Connects to your computer for quick and easy image ex-
care not to subject the lens to undue force or impact, and
change.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
never set the camera face down so the lens is in contact
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre-
• Image management and manipulation software
with a tabletop, etc. Be sure to remove the lens cap before
ates the danger of serious accident.
The QV-4000 comes bundled with a CD-ROM that's
turning on the camera.
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your
packed with useful software: Photo Loader for transferring
• If you align the power/function switch with
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
images to your computer, Photohands* for editing and
lens cap is on the lens, the message "LENS CAP" appears
risk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave main-
printing images, and Panorama Editor* for stitching images
on the display and camera power turns off automatically. If
tenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service
into panoramas. Other bundled...
this happens, remove the lens cap and try again.
providers.
* Windows version only.
• Never remove the camera's batteries or unplug its AC
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a
adaptor while the lens is extended. Doing so leaves the
motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver's vi-
lens extended, and creates the risk of lens damage.
sion and create the danger of accident.
• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject's
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if
it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young chil-
dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at least
one meter from the eyes of the subject.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and
electrical shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
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• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
provide the back lighting for its LCD.
service provider. Using the camera under these conditions
• The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six
creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming
• Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the
out of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug
camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro-
the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera
vider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will
under these conditions creates the danger of fire and elec-
be charged for this replacement.
trical shock. After making sure there is no more smoke
• Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require more
coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO ser-
time than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear in
vice provider for repair. Never attempt your own mainte-
the displayed image. These conditions do not indicate mal-
nance.
while the function, and normal operation should return at higher tem-
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power
peratures.
outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.
Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of
fire.
• If the camera's case should ever become cracked due to
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service pro-
vider.
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other
areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an
accident.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can
cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted.
Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transfer-
ring them to personal computer memory.
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