Olympus STYLUS 1030 SW: Safety precautions

Safety precautions: Olympus STYLUS 1030 SW

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Safety precautions

Important Information About Water And Shock Resistant Features

*1

Water resistance: The waterproof feature is warranted

to operate at depths up to

10 m (32.8 feet) for up to one hour. The waterproof feature may be compromised if the

camera is subject to substantial or excessive impact.

*2

Shock resistance: The anti-shock feature warrants

the operation of the camera

against accidental impact incurred from everyday use of your digital compact camera.

The anti-shock feature does not unconditionally warrant all defective operation or

cosmetic damage. Cosmetic damage, such as scratches and dents, are not covered

under the warranty.

As with any electronic device, proper care and maintenance are required to preserve

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the integrity and operation of your camera. To maintain camera performance, please

take your camera to the nearest Olympus Authorized Service Center to have it

inspected after any major impact. In the event the camera is damaged as a result of

negligence or misuse, the warranty will not cover costs associated with the service or

repair of your camera. For additional information on our warranty, please visit to the

Olympus website for your local area.

Please observe the following care instructions for your camera.

Before Use:

Check the camera for foreign material including dirt, dust or sand.

Be sure to close the battery/card compartment cover and connector cover firmly so

that each lock makes clicking sound.

Do not open the battery/card compartment cover and connector cover with wet hands,

while under water, or in a damp or dusty environment (e.g. beach).

After Use:

Be sure to wipe off any excess water or debris after using the camera under water.

After the camera is used under sea water, immerse the camera in a bucket

containing fresh water for about 10 minutes (with the battery/card compartment

cover and connector cover firmly closed). After that, dry the camera in a shade

with good ventilation.

Water drops may be observed on the inner surface of the battery/card

compartment cover or connector cover after you open each cover. If any water

drops are found, be sure to wipe them off before using the camera.

Notes after use

Any foreign material may be adhered to the periphery of the lens cover, after you use

the camera in an environment containing foreign material including dirt, dust or sand,

or when the lens cover won’t move smoothly.

If you continue to use the camera in such a condition, the lens may be damaged or the

lens cover may become stuck, causing a failure. To avoid such a failure, wash the

camera using the following method.

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1 Insert the battery and close the battery/card

compartment cover and connector cover firmly

so that each lock makes the clicking sound.

2 Fill a bucket with fresh water, immerse the

camera in the bucket with the lens surface

downward and shake the camera thoroughly.

3 Press the o button several times in the

water and close/open the lens cover

repeatedly.

4 Furthermore, shake the camera further with the cover opened.

Follow the steps 1 to 4, then check if the lens cover moves smoothly.

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If the lens cover does not move smoothly, rinse the lens face by placing it directly under

a strong stream of tap water and pressing the o button repeatedly.

Storage and Maintenance

Do not leave the camera in an environment at high temperature (40°C (104°F) or

more) or at low temperature (-10°C (14°F) or less). Failure to do so may break down

water resistance.

Do not use chemicals for cleaning, rust prevention, anti-fogging, repairing, etc. Failure

to do so may break down water resistance.

Do not leave the camera in water for a long time. Failure to do so will cause

damage to the camera’s appearance and/or deteriorate water resistance.

In addition do not pour water over the camera directly from the water faucet.

In order to preserve the water resistant feature, as with any underwater housing,

it is recommended that the waterproof packing (and seals) are replaced annually.

For the Olympus distributors or service stations where the waterproof packing

can be replaced, visit Olympus website for your local area.

Closing Battery/Card Compartment Cover and Connector cover

Connector cover

Battery/card compartment cover

Note: The included accessories (e.g. charger) do not offer shock or water resistance.

*1 as determined by Olympus pressure testing equipment in accordance to IEC

Standard Publication 529 IPX8 - This means that the camera can be used normally

under water at a specified water pressure.

*2 This anti-shock performance is confirmed by Olympus’ testing conditions in

accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure IV (Transit Drop Test).

For more details of Olympus’ testing conditions, please refer to the Olympus website

for your local area.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.

An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious

DANGER

injury or death may result.

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If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or

WARNING

death may result.

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor

CAUTION

personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable data may result.

WARNING!

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

General Precautions

Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating

instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future reference.

Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use

only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner,

or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.

Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only

accessories recommended by Olympus.

Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs,

read the weatherproofing 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 amplifiers.

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Handling the Camera

WARNING

( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.

( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.)

at close range.

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.

Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants

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to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:

Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.

Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards 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 look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.

( Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.

( Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.

CAUTION

( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors,

noise, or smoke around it.

Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your

hands.

( Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to

extremely high temperatures.

Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the

camera to catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such

as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.

( Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature

burn.

When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-

temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:

When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the

camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.

In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the

camera’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible,

wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures.

( Be careful with the strap.

Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray

objects - and cause serious damage.

( Do not touch the metallic parts of the camera for a long period of

time at low temperatures.

This may damage your skin. At low temperatures, handle the camera while

wearing gloves.

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Battery Handling Precautions

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking,

overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.

DANGER

The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery

with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers.

Never heat or incinerate batteries.

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

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, by soldering, etc.

If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold

running water and seek medical attention immediately.

Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally

swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.

WARNING

Keep batteries dry at all times.

To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion,

use only batteries recommended for use with this product.

Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.

If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time,

stop charging them and do not use them.

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

If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in

any other way during operation, stop using the camera.

If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush

the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns

your skin, seek medical attention immediately.

Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

CAUTION

Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration,

warping, or any other abnormality.

The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do

not remove it immediately after using the camera.

Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long

period.

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For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements

for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras

are intended for sales in Europe.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate

collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries.

Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.

Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the

disposal of this product.

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Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger

We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated

rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera.

Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire

or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery.

Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result

from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus

accessories.

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.

All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or

trademarks of their respective owners.

The standards for camera file 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).

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Provisions of warranty

1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the

written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during a period of two years

from the date of purchase from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business area of

Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com this

product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge. To claim under this

warranty the customer must take the product and this Warranty Certificate before the end of the

two year warranty period to the dealer where the product was purchased or any other Olympus

service station within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the

website: http://www.olympus.com. During the one year period of the World Wide Warranty the

customer may turn the product in at any Olympus service station. Please notice that not in all

countries such Olympus service station exists.

2. The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service station at his

own risk and shall be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the product.

3. This warranty does not cover the following 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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(a) Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation performed that is not

mentioned in the Handling Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.)

(b) Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning, etc. performed by anyone other

than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station.

(c) Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, shock, etc. after purchase of the

product.

(d) Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake, flood damage, thunderbolt, other

natural disasters, environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.

(e) Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper storage (such as keeping the product under

conditions of high temperature and humidity, near insect repellents such as naphthalene or

harmful drugs, etc.), improper maintenance, etc.

(f) Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc.

(g) Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the inside of the product casing.

(h) When this Warranty Certificate is not returned with the product.

(i) When any alterations whatsoever are made to the Warranty Certificate regarding the year,

month and date of purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, and the serial number.

(j) When proof of purchase is not presented with this Warranty Certificate.

4. This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does not apply to any other accessory

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

5. Olympus’s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product.

Any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or suffered by the

customer due to a defect of the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any lenses,

films, other equipment or accessories used with the product or for any loss resulting from a delay

in repair or loss of data, is excluded. Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this.

Notes regarding warranty maintenance

1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an

authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient 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 Certificate. Olympus reserves the right

to refuse free-of-charge service if neither Warranty Certificate is completed nor the above

document is attached or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible.

2. Since this Warranty Certificate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place.

* Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus.com for the authorized international

Olympus service network.

Disclaimer of Warranty

Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any

content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any impelled warranty

purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt of merchantability or fitness for

any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including but not

limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption and loss of business information)

arising from the use of inability to use these written materials or software. Some states do not allow

the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations

may not apply to you.

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