Warranty And Servicing - Ricoh Caplio RZ1 User Manual

K. Warranty and Servicing
1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in
the Warranty supplied with your camera, any defective parts will be repaired free of
charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you
purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh service office. Please note that you will be
not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh service office.
2. This warranty does not cover any damage resulting from:
1)failure to follow the instructions in the instruction manual;
2)repair, modification or overhaul not conducted by an authorized service center listed in
the instruction manual;
3)fire or natural disaster;
4)Improper storage, such as exposing the camera to high temperatures, humidity, or
moth-balls; storing it with a leaking battery; storing the camera in a dirty condition so
that it becomes moldy; or otherwise insufficiently caring for the camera;
5)Submergence; exposure to floods or spilled alcohol or other beverages; allowing sand
or mud to enter the camera; exposure to physical shocks; or dropping the camera.
3. After the warranty period has passed, you will be liable for all repair fees, including those
incurred at an authorized service center.
4. You will be liable for all repair fees, even within the warranty period, if the warranty card
is not attached or if the distributor's name or the purchase date have been changed or
are not indicated on the card.
5. Expenses for overhaul and thorough inspection by special request of the customer will
be charged to the customer, whether or not they are incurred during the warranty period.
6. This warranty only applies to the camera and not to the accessories, such as the case
and strap, nor does it apply to the battery and other consumables provided.
7. Any consequential damages arising from failure of the camera, such as expenses
incurred in taking pictures or loss of expected profit, will not be reimbursed whether they
occur during the warranty period or not.
8. The warranty is only valid domestically.
*The above provisions refer to repairs offered free of charge, and do not limit your legal
rights.
*The intention of the above provisions is also described in the warranty card provided
with this camera.
9. Parts essential to the servicing of the camera (that is, components required to maintain
the functions and quality of the camera) will be available for a period of five years after
the camera is discontinued.
10.Please note that if the camera is seriously damaged by flooding, submergence,
infiltration of sand or mud, violent shocks or dropping, it may not be repairable, and
restoration to its original condition may be impossible.
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