User manual OLYMPUS C-170

[. . . ] DIGITAL CAMERA C-170 D-425 Shoot and Play! ENGLISH 2 FRANÇAIS 26 Basic anual M ESPAÑOL 50 DEUTSCH 74 · Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. · This manual explains shooting and playback basics. For details on functions, read the advanced manual. [. . . ] When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1 m (3 ft. ) away from the faces of your subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. 8 Safety Precautions ( Keep young children and infants away from the camera. · Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants 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. · To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the sun, or any other extremely bright light source. ( Do not touch charging batteries (included in some areas) or the battery charger until charging is finished and the batteries have cooled. · The batteries and battery charger become hot while charging. A specified AC adapter also becomes hot during long use. At these times, they may cause minor burns. En ( 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 with a hand while firing or touch it after it has just been fired. Avoid using the flash for extended periods. ( 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. · 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 batteries. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. 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 disconnect a specified AC adapter (if attached). Allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the batteries. · The power-supply cord is cut or damaged, or the plug has a faulty contact. 10 Safety Precautions Battery handling precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER · When using NiMH batteries (included in some areas), use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger. · 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 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. · Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette lighter in a vehicle. · 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. En WARNING · Keep batteries dry at all times. [. . . ] In such cases, the power may automatically turn off. Please wait before using again. 18 TURNING THE CAMERA ON When you first turn on the camera Setting the date and time The first time you use the camera, [Y/M/D] is displayed prompting you to set the date and time. See "Setting the date and time" in Chapter 5 of the Advanced Manual. The camera can be operated without making this setting. Y/M/D Languages available on the camera Available languages may vary according to where you purchased the camera. [. . . ]