Casio QV-3000EX/Ir User Manual page 18

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General Precautions
• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the QV-3000EX/Ir. provide the back lighting for its LCD.
• The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six
All references in this manual to "this camera" and "the cam-
years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day.
era" refer to the CASIO QV-3000EX/Ir Digital Camera.
• Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the
camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro-
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
vider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre-
be charged for this replacement.
ates the danger of serious accident.
• Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require more
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your
time than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear in
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
the displayed image. These conditions do not indicate mal-
risk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave main-
function, and normal operation should return at higher tem-
tenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service
peratures.
providers.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a
motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver's vi-
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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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
Monitor Screen • Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
Recording
service provider. Using the camera under these conditions
• The image shown on the monitor screen during recording
creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
is intended for composition purposes only, so its quality
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out
does not match that of the image as it is recorded. The
of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug the
image is recorded in accordance with the quality setting
AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera under
made with the procedure under "Quality Settings" on page
these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical
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shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming
• A dimly lit subject can cause static in the displayed image.
from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service pro-
vider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power
Playback
outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.
This camera is designed for high-speed scrolling of images
Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of
during playback. Because of this, the playback image that
fire.
initially appears on the monitor screen does not show the full
• If the camera's case should ever become cracked due to
resolution of the image as recorded. When you stop at the
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
image you want, the monitor screen refreshes and shows immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
the image in its full resolution.
power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service pro-
vider.
• Never use the camera inside of an air craft 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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