Olympus E-500 Basic Manual page 7

Safetyprecautions
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging
is in progress.
Wait until charging is complete and the batte_' has cooled.
The batte_' and batte_ charger become hot while charging. At these times, they may
cause minor bums.
• Do not use a non-specified battery and/or charger.
Use of a non-designated battery and/or re-charger may lead to camera or
battery failure as well as other unexpected accidents. Any accidents
resulting from use of non-designated equipment will not be compensated.
/_ CAUTION
• Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors,
noise, or smoke around it.
If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during
operation, switch it off immediately -- and remove the battery. Allow the
camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away
from flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the
battery with bare hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center
immediately.
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