Olympus Camedia C-2020Zoom Basic Manual page 27

How should I store the camera?
[ Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust, moisture, and salt.
Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it. After using it at the
beach, wipe it with a cloth that has been moistened with fresh water and
then wrung out. Do not store in an area where mothballs are used. Unload
the batteries if you do not plan to use the camera for a long period.
Why do the subjects' eyes sometimes appear red in pictures?
[ This "red-eye phenomenon" occurs with all cameras when a flash is used.
It is caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of
the eye. Red-eye varies depending on the individual and the shooting
conditions such as ambient lighting. Use of the Red-Eye Reducing Pre-
Flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon.
Can I use a filter or hood?
[ Olympus does not provide one.
Can I use an extension flash?
[ Yes you can. Please see our Internet home page (http://www.olympus-
europa.com).
Precautions
Caution concerning the flash
• Be careful when taking pictures at close range.
• Do not take pictures of people's faces (babies in particular) at close range. If
the flash goes off too close to someone's eyes it may cause a loss of vision.
In particular, when taking pictures of babies, be sure that the distance is at
least 1 m.
Be careful when handling the unit
• Do not use in an unstable position. If you lose your balance, you might get
hurt.
• Be careful that no foreign substance (dirt, rain, sand) can enter the unit,
particularly when the battery cover or lens barrier is open, as it may cause
damage.
• To prevent damage, do not drop the camera or subject it to severe shock or
vibration.
• This camera is not water-resistant. Do not put it in water, and be careful to
protect it from rain, sea water, etc.
• Do not use the camera outside during a storm or when there is lightning.
• When replacing the batteries, make sure the power is OFF. If it is left ON, it
may damage the internal circuits.
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