Olympus SP-590UZ: Appendix

Appendix

Using a microSD Attachment

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not use the attachment with Olympus

CAUTION

digital cameras that do not support this

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

microSD Attachment, as well as with other

DO NOT OPEN

brands of digital cameras, computers,

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL

printers and other devices that support

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

xD-Picture Card. Doing so not only may

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

damage the pictures taken, but may also

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS

result in the malfunction of the device.

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

If the microSD card cannot be removed,

An exclamation mark enclosed in a

do not use force. Contact authorized

triangle alerts you to important operating

and maintenance instructions in the

distributors/service centers.

documentation provided with the product.

DANGER If the product is used without observing

the information given under this symbol,

Cards compatible with this camera

serious injury or death may result.

microSD card

WARNING If the product is used without observing the

information given under this symbol, injury

microSDHC card

or death may result.

For a list of tested microSD cards, please

CAUTION If the product is used without observing the

information given under this symbol, minor

visit our website (http://www.olympus.com/).

personal injury, damage to the equipment,

or loss of valuable data may result.

Sending images

WARNING!

You can send images to a computer or

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

PictBridge compatible printer by using the

NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO

WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

USB cable provided with the camera.

To send data to other devices, remove

the attachment from the camera and use

General Precautions

a commercially available microSD card

Read All Instructions — Before you use the

adapter.

product, read all operating instructions. Save all

manuals and documentation for future reference.

Handling precautions

Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the

Do not touch the contact area of the

wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp

attachment or microSD card. Doing so

cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or

may cause failure in reading the images.

aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to

When fi ngerprints or stains are found on

clean this product.

the contact area, wipe the area with a soft

Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid

damaging the product, use only accessories

dry cloth.

recommended by Olympus.

Water and Moisture — For precautions on

products with weatherproof designs, read the

weatherproofi ng sections.

Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount

the product securely on a stable tripod, stand or

bracket.

Power Source — Connect this product only to the

power source described on the product label.

Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using

an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet

immediately.

Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never

insert a metal object into the product.

Heat — Never use or store this product near any

heat source such as a radiator, heat register,

stove or any type of equipment or appliance that

generates heat, including stereo amplifi ers.

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Handling the Camera

CAUTION

•

Stop using the camera immediately if you

WARNING

notice any unusual odors, noise or smoke

•

Do not use the camera near fl ammable or

around it.

explosive gases.

•

Never remove the batteries with bare hands,

•

Do not use the fl ash and LED on people

which may cause a fi re or burn your hands.

(infants, small children, etc.) at close range.

•

Never hold or operate the camera with wet

•

You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the

hands.

faces of your subjects. Firing the fl ash too close

•

Do not leave the camera in places where it may

to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary

be subject to extremely high temperatures.

loss of vision.

•

Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in

•

Keep young children and infants away from

some circumstances, cause the camera to catch

the camera.

fi re. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is

•

Always use and store the camera out of the

covered (such as a blanket). This could cause

reach of young children and infants to prevent

overheating, resulting in fi re.

the following dangerous situations which could

•

Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a

cause serious injury:

low-temperature burn.

•

Becoming entangled in the camera strap,

•

When the camera contains metal parts,

causing strangulation.

overheating can result in a low-temperature

•

Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or

burn. Pay attention to the following:

other small parts.

•

When used for a long period, the camera will

•

Accidentally fi ring the fl ash into their own eyes

get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this

or those of another child.

state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.

•

Accidentally being injured by the moving parts

•

In places subject to extremely cold

of the camera.

temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s

•

Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the

body may be lower than the environmental

camera.

temperature. If possible, wear gloves when

•

Do not use or store the camera in dusty or

handling the camera in cold temperatures.

humid places.

•

Be careful with the strap.

•

Do not cover the fl ash with a hand while fi ring.

•

Be careful with the strap when you carry the

•

Do not insert anything into the microSD

camera. It could easily catch on stray objects

Attachment other than the microSD card.

and cause serious damage.

Other types of cards cannot be installed on this

microSD Attachment.

•

Do not insert anything other than an xD-Picture

Card or the microSD Attachment into the

camera.

If you insert a card by mistake, such as a microSD

card, do not use force. Contact authorized

distributors/service centers.

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Battery Handling Precautions

The following AA (R6) batteries cannot

Follow these important guidelines to

be used.

prevent batteries from leaking, overheating,

burning, exploding or causing electrical

shocks or burns.

DANGER

•

Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and

Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not

proper fi tting charger.

at all covered by an insulating sheet.

•

Never heat or incinerate batteries.

•

Take precautions when carrying or storing

batteries to prevent them from coming into contact

with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins,

fasteners, etc.

•

Never store batteries where they will be exposed

to direct sunlight, or subjected to hightemperatures

Batteries whose - terminals are raised, but not

in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.

covered by an insulating sheet.

•

To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their

terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding

the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble

a battery or modify it in any way, solder, etc.

•

If battery fl uid gets into your eyes, fl ush your eyes

immediately with clear, cold running water and

Batteries whose - terminals are fl at and not

seek medical attention immediately.

completely covered by an insulating sheet.

•

Always store batteries out of the reach of small

(Such batteries cannot be used even if the

children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery,

- terminals are partially covered.)

seek medical attention immediately.

WARNING

•

If NiMH batteries are not charged within the

•

Keep batteries dry at all times.

specifi ed time, stop charging them and do not

•

To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating

use them.

or causing a fi re or explosion, use only batteries

•

Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.

recommended for use with this product.

•

If a battery leaks, becomes discolored, deformed

•

Never mix batteries (old and new batteries,

or becomes abnormal in any other way during

charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of

operation, stop using the camera.

different manufacture or capacity, etc.).

•

If a battery leaks fl uid onto your clothing or skin,

•

Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium or CR-V3

remove the clothing and fl ush the affected area

lithium battery packs.

with clean, running cold water immediately. If

•

Insert the battery carefully as described in the

the fl uid burns your skin, seek medical attention

operating instructions.

immediately.

•

Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by

•

Never subject batteries to strong shocks or

the insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn, as this

continuous vibration.

may cause fl uid leaks, fi re or injury.

CAUTION

•

Do not remove batteries immediately after using

the camera. Batteries may become hot during

prolonged use.

•

Always unload the battery from the camera before

storing the camera for a long period.

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Caution for Usage Environment

Battery Handling Precautions

•

To protect the high-precision technology contained

•

Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas)

in this product, never leave the camera in the

are intended for use only with Olympus digital

places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:

cameras. Never use these batteries with any other

•

Places where temperatures and/or humidity

device.

are high or go through extreme changes.

•

Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some

Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near

areas) before using them for the fi rst time, or if

other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or

they have not been used for a long period.

humidifi ers.

•

Always charge sets of batteries (included in some

areas) (2 or 4) together.

•

In sandy or dusty environments.

•

Do not use alkaline batteries unless it is absolutely

•

Near fl ammable items or explosives.

necessary. In some cases, alkaline batteries may

•

In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.

have a shorter service life than NiMH. Alkaline

When using products with weatherproof designs,

battery performance is limited, especially at

read their manuals as well.

low temperatures. The use of NiMH batteries is

•

In places prone to strong vibrations.

recommended.

•

Never drop the camera or subject it to severe

•

AA manganese (Zinc-Carbon) batteries cannot be

shocks or vibrations.

used with this camera.

•

When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of

•

When operating the camera with battery power

the camera with the tripod head. Do not twist the

at low temperatures, try to keep the camera

camera.

and spare batteries as warm as possible.

•

Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.

Batteries which run down at low temperatures

•

Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the

may be restored after they are warmed at room

sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtain

temperature.

damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or

•

Recommended temperature ranges for NiMH

may possibly cause fi res.

batteries:

•

Do not push or pull severely on the lens.

Operation ...................0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

•

Before storing the camera for a long period,

Charge .......................0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

remove the batteries. Select a cool, dry location

Storage.......................-20°C to 30°C (-4°F to 86°F)

for storage to prevent condensation or mold from

•

Using, charging or storing the batteries outside

forming inside the camera. After storage, test the

these ranges could shorten battery life or affect

camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter

battery performance. Always unload the batteries

button to make sure that it is operating normally.

from the camera before storing the camera for a

•

Always observe the operating environment

long period.

restrictions described in the camera’s manual.

•

Before using NiMH or NiCd batteries, always read

the provided instructions.

•

The number of pictures you can take may vary

depending on the shooting conditions or batteries.

•

Before going on a long trip, and especially before

traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply of

extra batteries. The recommended batteries may

be diffi cult to obtain while traveling.

•

Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s

resources. When you throw away dead batteries,

be sure to cover their terminals and always

observe local laws and regulations.

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LCD Monitor

Disclaimer of Warranty

•

Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the

•

Olympus makes no representations or warranties,

image may become vague, resulting in a playback

either expressed or implied, by or concerning any

mode failure or damage to the monitor.

content of these written materials or software, and

•

A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the

in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty

monitor, but this is not a malfunction.

of merchantability or fi tness for any particular

•

When a subject is viewed diagonally in the

purpose or for any consequential, incidental or

camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the

indirect damages (including but not limited to

monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be less

damages for loss of business profi ts, business

noticeable in playback mode.

interruption and loss of business information)

•

In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD

arising from the use or inability to use these

monitor may take a long time to turn on or its

written materials or software or equipment. Some

color may change temporarily. When using the

countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea

liability for consequential or incidental damages, so

to occasionally place it in a warm place. An LCD

the above limitations may not apply to you.

monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low

•

Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.

temperatures will recover in normal temperatures.

•

The LCD used for the monitor is made with high-

Warning

precision technology. However, black spots or

Unauthorized photographing or use of

bright spots of light may appear constantly on the

LCD Monitor. Due to its characteristics or the angle

copyrighted material may violate applicable

at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may

copyright laws. Olympus assumes no

not be uniform in color and brightness. This is not

responsibility for unauthorized photographing,

a malfunction.

use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of

copyright owners.

Legal and Other Notices

Copyright Notice

•

Olympus makes no representations or warranties

regarding any damages or benefi t expected by

All rights reserved. No part of these written

using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third

materials or this software may be reproduced

person, which are caused by the inappropriate use

or used in any form or by any means, electronic

of this product.

or mechanical, including photocopying and

•

Olympus makes no representations or warranties

recording or the use of any type of information

regarding any damages or any benefi t expected

storage and retrieval system, without the prior

by using this unit lawfully which are caused by

written permission of Olympus. No liability

erasing picture data.

is assumed with respect to the use of the

information contained in these written materials

or software, or for damages resulting from

the use of the information contained therein.

Olympus reserves the right to alter the features

and contents of this publication or software

without obligation or advance notice.

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a.

Any defect that occurs due to mishandling

For customers in Europe

(such as an operation performed that is not

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies

mentioned in the Safety Precautions or other

with the European requirements for safety,

sections of the instructions, etc.)

health, environment and customer protection.

b.

Any defect that occurs due to repair,

“CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in

Europe.

modifi cation, cleaning, etc. performed by

anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE

authorized service station.

Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste

c.

Any defect or damage that occurs due to

electrical and electronic equipment in the EU

transport, a fall, shock, etc. after purchase of

countries. Please do not throw the equipment

the product.

into the domestic refuse.

d.

Any defect or damage that occurs due to fi re,

Please use the return and collection systems

earthquake, fl ood damage, thunderbolt, other

available in your country for the disposal of this

natural disasters, environmental pollution and

product.

irregular voltage sources.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive

e.

Any defect that occurs due to careless or

2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate

improper storage (such as keeping the

collection of waste batteries in the EU countries.

product under conditions of high temperature

Please do not throw the batteries into the

and humidity, near insect repellents such as

domestic refuse. Please use the return and

naphthalene or harmful drugs, etc.), improper

collection systems available in your country for

maintenance, etc.

the disposal of the waste batteries.

f.

Any defect that occurs due to exhausted

Provisions of warranty

batteries, etc.

1 If this product proves to be defective, although it

g.

Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc.

has been used properly (in accordance with the

entering the inside of the product casing.

written Handling Care and Operating instructions

h.

When this Warranty Certifi cate is not returned

supplied with it), during a period of two years

with the product.

from the date of purchase from an authorized

i.

When any alterations whatsoever are made

Olympus distributor within the business area of

to the Warranty Certifi cate regarding the year,

Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated

month and date of purchase, the customer’s

on the website: http://www.olympus.com this

name, the dealer’s name and the serial

product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option

number.

replaced, free of charge. To claim under this

j.

When proof of purchase is not presented with

warranty, the customer must take the product

this Warranty Certifi cate.

and this Warranty Certifi cate before the end of

4 This Warranty applies to the product only; the

the two-year warranty period to the dealer where

Warranty does not apply to any other accessory

the product was purchased or any other Olympus

equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and

service station within the business area of

batteries.

Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on

5 Olympus’s sole liability under this warranty shall

the website: http://www.olympus.com. During the

be limited to repairing or replacing the product.

one-year period of the World Wide Warranty the

Any liability for indirect or consequential loss or

customer may turn the product in at any Olympus

damage of any kind incurred or suffered by the

service station. Please note that Olympus service

customer due to a defect of the product, and

stations do not exist in all countries.

in particular any loss or damage caused to any

2 The customer shall transport the product to the

lenses, fi lms, other equipment or accessories

dealer or Olympus authorized service station

used with the product or for any loss resulting

at his own risk and shall be responsible for any

from a delay in repair or loss of data, is excluded.

costs incurred in transporting the product.

Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected

3 This warranty does not cover the following

by this.

and the customer will be required to pay repair

charge, even for defects occurring within the

warranty period referred to above.

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Notes regarding warranty

maintenance

1 This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty

Certifi cate is duly completed by Olympus or an

authorized dealer or other documents contain

suffi cient proof. Therefore, please make sure

that your name, the name of the dealer, the

serial number and the year, month and date

of purchase are all completed or the original

invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the

dealer’s name, the date of purchase and product

type) is attached to this Warranty Certifi cate.

Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-

charge service if neither Warranty Certifi cate is

completed nor the above document is attached or

if the information contained in it is incomplete or

illegible.

2 Since this Warranty Certifi cate will not be re-

issued, keep it in a safe place.

* Please refer to the list on the website: http://www.

olympus.com for the authorized international

Olympus service network.

Trademarks

•

IBM is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

•

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation.

•

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

•

xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark.

•

microSD is a trademark of the SD Association.

•

All other company and product names are

registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their

respective owners.

•

The standards for camera fi le systems referred to

in this manual are the “Design rule for Camera File

system/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan

Electronics and Information Technology Industries

Association (JEITA).

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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