ONE TOUCH ZOOM 90-QD - Film camera NIKON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ONE TOUCH ZOOM 90-QD NIKON

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon One Touch Zoom 90/One Touch Zoom 90 QD camera.

Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy until you feel confident using the camera.

Some of the illustrations show the model with the date function.

Your Nikon camera features:

• 35mm compact camera with built-in 2.4X zoom lens from 38 to 90 mm focal length range. (p.13)
• Close-up photography in Macro mode for subjects as near as at approx. 0.3 to 0.7 m (1.0 to 2.3 ft.). (p. 27)

Symbols used in this manual

:Indicates items to be checked, such as requirements and restrictions.

:Indicates notes and cautions you are requested to follow.

: Indicates supplementary descriptions.

: Indicates pages for reference.

Accessories

(The following item is supplied with this camera.)

Optional accessory

• Camera case CS-L26

Attaching the strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

Table of Contents

Camera parts 4-6

Body 4

LCD panel 6

Indications in the viewfinder 6

1 Preparations

7

Turning the camera on 8

Checking the battery power 8

Loading the film 9

2 Basic Operations

Holding the camera properly 11

Operating the Shutter Release button 12

Zooming 13

Shooting 14

Rewinding the film 15

Removing the film 15

3 Advanced Operations

When the main subject is not in the center of the picture 16

Difficult-to-focus subjects 17

Flash photography 18

Procedure for Flash Photography 19

To automatically fire the flash 20

To cancel flash operation 21

To fire the flash intentionally 22

To photograph a person in a night view 23

To reduce the "Red-eye" effect 24

Shooting a distant view or landscape through a window 26

Using the self-timer 26

Close-up photography 27

Imprinting the date/time on pictures (One Touch Zoom 90 QD only) 28

4 Additional Information

Correcting the date and time (One Touch Zoom 90 QD only) 29

Replacing the battery for date (One Touch Zoom 90 QD only) 30

Troubleshooting 32

Camera care tips 34

Specifications 35

For safe handling of the camera 37

Camera parts (Body)

* One Touch Zoom 90 QD only

The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference.

Indications in the viewfinder

1 Parallax compensation marks (p. 27)

For photography in Macro mode at a distance of approx. 0.3m (1.0 ft.), and when shooting a subject at a distance of less than 0.7m (2.3 ft.) with the Zoom in the Telephoto setting.

2Autofocus frame marks (p.14)

Center the main subject to be in focus within this frame.

Green LED

Lights when focus is achieved or when the flash is ready to fire. It blinks while the flash is being charged. If the subject is closer than approx. 0.7m (2.3 ft.), the green LED does not light even when you press the Shutter Release button, and the shutter cannot be released. Note that you may still take a picture even if the camera-to-subject distance is extremely short or out of the control range of the camera. However, the focus may not be sharp.

Battery type

Use one CR2 3V lithium battery in this camera.

1. Open the battery chamber lid using a coin or equivalent.

2 Install a new battery.

Observe the correct polarities and insert the battery in the direction shown in the illustration above.

3. Close the battery chamber lid.

• Firmly press the battery chamber lid until it clicks shut.

Turning the camera on

Press the Power button.

Once you press the Power button, the camera is turned on, and the lens protrudes. When you press the Power button again, the camera is turned off and the lens retracts.

Auto Power-Off function

The camera is automatically turned off if it is not operated for more than 3 minutes. When the camera is turned off, the lens cover closes, and all shooting modes are reset. (Except for Red-eye Reduction mode)

Checking the battery power

Check the Low Battery Power indicator ( ) on the LCD panel.

• When battery power is sufficient, " V " is not indicated.
• If " " is blinking,or all the indicators on the LCD panel do not appear,the battery is exhausted. Replace it with a new one.

Always check the battery condition before shooting.
It is recommended to carry spare batteries with you. The batteries may be difficult to obtain in some areas.

Tips on 35mm film

Use DX-coded 35mm film with this camera.
For DX-coded film, film speed is automatically set. Film speeds valid for automatic setting are ISO100, 200, 400 and 800. (With other films, the film speed is automatically set to ISO100.)

When loading/unloading film, be sure not to open the camera back cover into direct sunlight.

Film recommended

It is recommended to use ISO400 film, which provides good results in flash photography, and reasonable protection against camera shake.

1. Open the camera back.

Slide the camera back lock release lever in the direction of the arrow (1) to open the camera back (2).

2. Insert a film cartridge.

3. Pull the film leader out to the red index mark.

• Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no slack.

4. Close the camera back, and check that the film has been correctly loaded.

• Once the camera back is closed, the film automatically advances to the first frame. Until film loading is complete, "---" blinks on the LCD panel.
• When the film has been properly set, "i" is displayed on the LCD panel.

If the letter "E" blinks on the LCD panel, film is not properly installed. Open the camera back again and reload film.

Holding the camera properly

Hold the camera firmly.

Prop your elbows against your body and hold the camera with both hands.

• When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is on top as shown.

Do not block the lens, autofocus window, or flash with your fingers or hair, or the strap.

Take some trial shots

Before taking important pictures, it is strongly recommended to take a few trial shots first to familiarize yourself with the camera and all of its features.

Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunctions caused by using the One Touch Zoom 90 / One Touch Zoom 90 QD in ways not specified in this manual.

Operating the Shutter Release button

1. Lightly press the button and confirm the green LED lights up.

• When you press the button lightly, the focus and exposure are achieved, and the green LED lights up.
  The focus is locked (Focus lock p. 16) while the Shutter Release button is depressed lightly.

2. Fully depress the Shutter Release button to take the picture.

Pressing the Shutter Release button abruptly in one stroke may result in camera shake. Be sure to slowly press the Shutter Release button.

While the green LED is blinking with the Shutter Release button pressed lightly, the flash is being charged, and the shutter cannot be released. Lightly press the Shutter Release button again, and release the shutter after the green LED stops blinking and stays lit.

If the subject is closer than approx. 0.7m (2.3 ft.) in the telephoto setting, the green LED does not light even when you press the Shutter Release button, and the shutter cannot be released. Move away from the subject until the green LED lights up. Note that the Shutter Release button may still work even if the camera-to-subject distance is extremely short, i.e., out of the control range of the camera.

Press the Zoom button to compose the picture.

Press the zoom button for telephoto (90mm) photography or the zoom button for wide-angle (38mm) photography.
- Remove your finger from the button when the desired image size is obtained.

Example of a telephoto photograph

Example of a wide-angle photograph

1. Center the autofocus frame mark on the main subject.

If the main subject is outside the autofocus frame:

If the main subject is outside the autofocus frame, use the focus lock to achieve focus. (p. 16)

2. Lightly press the Shutter Release button.

3. Slowly press the Shutter Release button all the way.

• If the subject is dark in Auto Flash mode, the flash fires automatically.

Pressing the Shutter Release button abruptly in one stroke may result in camera shake.

Rewinding the film

Film rewrites automatically.

• At the end of the film roll, the film rewinding starts automatically.
  While the film is rewinding, the number on the frame counter decreases one by one. When rewinding is complete, the letter "0" blinks for approx. 10 seconds, then stops blinking and remains lit.
• If rewinding stops midway through the roll because of a dead battery, it resumes automatically as soon as the battery is replaced and turn the camera on.

Do not open the camera back until the letter "D" starts blinking.

To rewind the film at mid-roll

Press the >>0 (mid-roll rewind) button using the point of the ball-point pen or equivalent.

• Once rewinding starts, there is no need to keep the button pressed.

Removing the film

1. Make sure rewind is complete by checking the letter "G" indication.

2 Open the camera back and remove the film.

When the main subject is not in the center of the picture

Focus lock photography

When the subject to be focused is outside the autofocus frame in the center of the picture, use focus lock, which enables you to change the picture composition while locking the focus. Also use focus lock for difficult-to-focus subjects described on the next page (p.17).

1. Compose the picture.

• If the shutter is released in a condition like that in the above example where the main subject is out of focus.

2. Center the autofocus frame mark on the main subject, then lightly press the Shutter Release button.

Do not change the camera-to-subject distance

While you lightly press the Shutter Release button, the focus is locked. Do not change the camera-to-subject distance.

3. While depressing the Shutter Release button lightly, recompose the picture and depress the Shutter Release button all the way.

Difficult-to-focus subjects

The following subjects may be difficult to focus.

Use the focus lock (p. 16) to focus on another subject equidistant from the camera, then compose the picture to shoot.

Subjects too small to fully cover the autofocus frame mark.

Subjects behind glass.

Dark subjects with no reflection.

Glossy, lihgt-reflecting surfaces, such as shiny cars or water.

■ Subjects without solid content (i.e., candle flame, fireworks, etc.).
Secondary subjects are closer to the camera than the main subject.

Flash photography

Selecting the flash mode

• You can select any of five flash modes by pressing the button.

AUTO

:AutoFlash(p.20)

The flash automatically fires when there is not enough light.

: Infinity Focus(p. 26)

For shooting a distant scene or landscape more sharply. Flash is canceled in this mode.

: Flash Cancel(p3 p. 21)

To cancel flash operation in lighting conditions where normally the flash would automatically fire.

: Anytime Flash(p. 22)

To fire the flash intentionally regardless of the available light.

SLOW

: Slow-Sync Flash(p.23)

To brighten both the subject and the background at dusk or in night scenes.

While the green LED is blinking with the Shutter Release button pressed lightly, the flash is being charged, and the shutter cannot be released. Lightly press the Shutter Release button again, and release the shutter after the green LED stops blinking and stays lit.

Procedure for Flash Photography

1. Press the button to select the Flash mode.

Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in (Flash Cancel) and (Slow Sync Flash) modes, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

1. Compose the picture, then lightly press the Shutter Release button.
2. Check that the green LED lights up, then shoot.

Flash shooting range

The reference distance values are shown below.

With ISO100 film speed:

( wide-angle) setting: approx. 0.7 to 3.5m (2.3 to 11.6 ft.)
[1] (telephoto) setting: approx. 0.7 to 1.6m (2.3 to 5.3 ft.)

With ISO400 film speed:

(111) (wide-angle) setting: approx. 0.7 to 7.0m (2.3 to 23.1 ft.)
(telephoto) setting: approx. 0.7 to 3.2m (2.3 to 10.6 ft.)

To automatically fire the flash

Auto Flash mode

The flash automatically fires when the subject is dark.

1. Press the Power button.

• When you press the Power button, the " AUTO" mark appears on the LCD panel and Auto Flash mode is automatically selected.

2. Check that the green LED lights up, then shoot.

Example

When the green LED is blinking with the Shutter Release button pressed lightly, the flash is being charged, and the shutter cannot be released. Lightly press the Shutter Release button again, and release the shutter after the green LED steadily lights up.

If the subject is sufficiently illuminated, the flash does not fire.

To cancel flash operation

Flash Cancel mode

Use this mode in places, such as museums, where flash photography is prohibited.

1. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable flat surface.

Use a tripod for Flash Cancel mode

Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in this mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

2. Press the button until " ② " appears on the LCD panel.

3. Make sure that the green LED lights, then shoot.

Example

To fire the flash intentionally

Anytime Flash mode

Use this mode to intentionally fire the flash without regard to light conditions.

1. Press the button until “4” appears on the LCD panel.

1. Make sure that the green LED lights up, then shoot.

Example

When the green LED is blinking with the Shutter Release button pressed lightly, the flash is being charged, and the shutter cannot be released. Lightly press the Shutter Release button again, and release the shutter after the green LED steadily lights up.

To photograph a person in a night view

Slow Sync Flash mode

Use this mode to brighten both the subject and the background in a night view or at dusk.

1. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable flat surface.

Use a tripod for Slow Sync Flash mode

Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in this mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

2. Press the button until " 4SLOW " appears on the LCD panel.

3. Make sure that the green LED lights up, then shoot.

Example

When the green LED is blinking with the Shutter Release button pressed lightly, the flash is being charged, and the shutter cannot be released. Lightly press the Shutter Release button again, and release the shutter after the green LED steadily lights up.

To reduce the "Red-eye" effect

Red-eye Reduction mode

In flash photography, the subject's eyes may sometimes appear bright red. To reduce this "red-eye" effect, use this mode.

1. Press the button until “ ” appears on the LCD panel.

Each time you press the button, the indicator changes in the order shown below:

No indicator: Red-eye Reduction mode canceled To cancel Red-eye Reduction mode.

Red-eye Reduction mode To reduce the "Red-eye" effect.

About Red-eye Reduction mode

This mode is not recommended when shooting fast-moving subjects.

Red-eye Reduction is canceled in Flash Cancel.

Self-Timer (p.26) mode For self-timer operation. Note that Red-eye Reduction is automatically set when the self-timer is used.

2. Compose the picture, then lightly press the Shutter Release button.

3. Check that the green LED lights up, then shoot.

Both camera and subject be still

The Red-eye Reduction lamp lights up for approx. a second before the flash fires. Be careful not to move the camera or let the subject move until the flash fires.

While the green LED is blinking with the Shutter Release button pressed lightly, the flash is being charged, and the shutter cannot be released. Lightly press the Shutter Release button again, and release the shutter after the green LED stops blinking and stays lit.

Red-eye Reduction mode is not automatically canceled by turning the power off. To cancel the Red-eye Reduction mode, press the button until " " disappears from the LCD panel.

Shooting a distant view or landscape through a window

Infinity Focus mode

This mode is good for shooting a distant view more sharply, or a landscape through a window.

Press the button until “” appears on the LCD panel.
2. Check that the green LED lights up, then shoot.

Flash is canceled in this mode.

Using the self-timer

Use the self-timer when you wish to include yourself in the picture.

1. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable flat surface.
   Press the button until " ” appears on the LCD panel.
2. Compose the picture, and press the Shutter Release button.

Focus and exposure are achieved by pressing the Shutter Release button lightly.
- When the Shutter Release button is pressed all the way, the Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp blinks and lights up for 10 seconds in total before the shutter is released.
- After the shot, Self-Timer mode is automatically canceled.

To cancel the self-timer before shooting, once turn off the camera.

Minimum camera-to-subject distance is approx. 0.3m (1.0 ft.)

If you wish to shoot a subject such as a flower as large as possible in a picture, you can get as close to the subject as approx. 0.3m (1.0 ft.). The camera-to-subject distance range in Macro mode is approx. 0.3 to 0.7m (1.0 to 2.3 ft.).

1. Press the Macro button.

• When you press the Macro button, the button lights in orange indicating the camera is in Macro mode.
  In Macro mode, the lens is automatically set to the angle) position, and Anytime Flash mode is selected.

2. Compose the picture within the parallax compensation marks.

The area maked with in the illustration is included in the picture at a distance of approx. 0.3m (1.0ft.).

3. Check that the green LED lights up, then shoot.

Imprinting the date/time on pictures

(One Touch Zoom 90 QD only)

Select the date/time indicator by pressing the MODE button.

The year is indicated by the lower two digits ("00" for 2000 and "1" for 2001) and printed, and the time is in the 24-hour cycle. The example in the illustration shows March. 1, 2000.

The letter "M" appears to label the month indication, but it is not imprinted on pictures.
Each time you press the MODE button, the indicator changes in the order shown below:

Year/Month/Day Day/Hour/Minute No printing

• If " " is displayed on the LCD panel, the date/time of the shot will be imprinted on the picture.
  Set to " - - - - - - (No printing) if you prefer the date/ time not to be imprinted.

Imprint position of date/time

• The imprint positions is shown in the illustration.

The imprinted date/time may be difficult to recognize if the imprint position or the subject is:

• White or bright.
  Orange or yellow.

Correcting the date and time

(One Touch Zoom 90 QD only)

1. Press the MODE button to obtain the Year/Month/Day indication.
2. Press the SELECT button so that the indicator to be set blinks.
3. Press the SET button to set the blinking digit.

Each time you press the SET button, the number advances by one.
- Holding the SET button pressed for more than 2 seconds advances the number quickly.

4. When the blinking indicator is correctly set, press the SELECT button again so that the next indicator blinks.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set all the digits.
To correct the time, press the MODE button to obtain the Day/ Hour/Minute indication.

Replacing the battery for date

(One Touch Zoom 90 QD only)

If the date/time printed on film is dark or difficult to read, the battery for date must be exhausted. Replace it with a new one.

Battery type

Use one CR2025 3V lithium battery for date with this camera.

1. Check that no film is inside, and open the camera back.

You can check whether or not there is film inside by looking through the film cartridge confirmation window (p. 5).

2. Open the date battery chamber lid inside the camera back.

• Remove the date battery chamber lid by pressing the portion indicated by the arrow in the illustration, using a screwdriver or equivalent.

3. Replace the battery with a new one.

Install the new battery with the polarity upward as illustrated.

4. Close the date battery chamber lid.

Firmly press the lid until it clicks shut.

The built-in clock is reset when the battery is removed. Remember to set the time and date. (p. 29)

Troubleshooting

Track down the cause of trouble using the following chart. It may save you a trip to your nearest Nikon service center.

Problem		Check points and solution	Ref. page
Shutter	The shutter cannot be released.	● The battery is installed with wrong polarities. → Install it with the correct polarities. ● The camera is off. → Press the Power button. When the camera is on, the lens protrudes. ● The green LED blinks. → The flash is being charged. Once take your finger away from the Shutter Release button, lightly press the button again, and release the shutter after the green LED stops blinking and stays lit. ● No indicator on the LCD panel. → The battery is exhausted. Replace it with a new one. ● The camera-to-subject distance is extremely short. → Move away from the subject approx. 0.7m (2.3 ft.), or to take the picture in Macro mode.	6,20, 22,23
			7
			6,27
Flash	The flash does not fire.	● The green LED blinks. → The flash is being charged. Once take your finger away from the Shutter Release button, lightly press the button again, and release the shutter after the green LED stops blinking and stays lit. ● The camera is in Auto Flash mode. → In this mode, the flash will not fire when the subject is bright enough. To fire the flash, select Anytime Flash mode. ● No indicator on the LCD panel. → The battery is exhausted. Replace it with a new one.	6,20, 22,23
			22
			7
Focus	The subject appears out of focus in the print.	● Camera shake →Gently press the Shutter Release button, or use a tripod or place the camera on a stable flat surface. ● Something in front or in back of the subject is in focus. →Be sure to center the autofocus frame mark on the subject before releasing the shutter. When correct focus cannot be easily achieved, use the focus lock.	12,19, 21, 23, 27 14,16, 17
LCD panel	The numeral “i” does not appear even when film is loaded.	● “E” blinks on the LCD panel. →Remove the film and load it again.	9,10
Date panel	The date/time are not imprinted on pictures.	● The battery for date is exhausted. →Replace it with a new one. ●The date panel displays “- - - - - ” →Set the panel so that it displays the indication to be imprinted.	30,31 28

A characteristic of electronic cameras

In rare cases, when strong static electricity or the like is applied to the camera, the camera may not work properly. If this happens, remove the battery and reinstall it.

When the camera is not in use:

Press the Power button to turn the camera off when not in use. This prevents accidental release of the shutter and resulting battery drain.

When the camera will not be used for a long period:

Remove the battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, clean place. It is recommended to install a battery once a month and fire the flash several times to prevent deterioration of the capacitors.

Keep the camera dry:

The One Touch Zoom 90/ One Touch Zoom 90 QD is not waterproof, and therefore should not be exposed to rain or saltwater.

Do not apply strong shock to the camera:

Do not drop the camera or hit it against a hard surface.

When storing the camera:

Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot and humid place, such as inside a closed car or car trunk or in front of a heater, or a place exposed to chemicals such as camphor or naphthalene.

Using a desiccant during storage is recommended.

Maintenance:

Use a dry, soft cloth or commercially available blower brush or lens cleaner to remove dirt and smudges.

Lightly wipe away the dirt on the Antifog Viewfinder eyepiece with a soft cloth.

Use the flash intermittently:

Firing the flash repeatedly makes the battery and camera hot.

Allow sufficient time for them to cool off before taking pictures again.

When using the camera at low temperature:

The camera may not operate at low temperature with a nearly exhausted battery. Use a fresh battery at low temperatures, keep spare batteries warm, and use them alternately.

Battery power may be restored when the temperature returns to normal.

Specifications

Type of camera

35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with Nikon zoom lens

Usable film

DX-coded 35mm film in film cartridge

Picture format

24× 36mm

Lens

38 mm f/4.8-90 mm f/10.5, 6 elements in 6 groups (Nikon zoom lenses are used)

Shutter

Programmed electronic type; also serves as diaphragm blades

Viewfinder

Real-image viewfinder; frame coverage: approx. over 80% , approx. 0.34× magnification at 38mm, approx. 0.69× at 90mm; Diopter: approx. -0.7DP

Viewfinder information

Image size frame marks (with parallax compensation marks); Autofocus frame

Green LED indications

Lights up: Ready to shoot

Brinks: Flash being charged

Focusing

Activated by lightly pressing the Shutter Release button.

Distance range from approx. 0.7m (2.3 ft.) to infinity (The shutter cannot be released when the subject is closer than 0.7m ), approx. 0.3 to 0.7 m (1.0 to 2.3 ft.) in Macro mode (Macro button blinks), Infinity Focus mode available, Focus lock function by lightly pressing the Shutter Release button

Exposure control

Electronically controlled program AE: auto exposure range (ISO100): EV6-16 at 38mm , EV6-18 at 90mm ; Flash fires automatically if the available light is low;

Film speed setting

ISO100, 200, 400 and 800 film automatically set.

ISO100 is automatically selected for non-DX-coded films.

Film loading

Film automatically advances to the first frame upon completion of film loading; With a film cartridge confirmation window

Film advance

Film automatically advances after each shot; Auto rewind at the end of film roll; Mid-roll rewind function available

Lens cover

With built-in barrier

Specifications (continued)

Frame counter

Shown in the LCD panel; Additive type; Counts back during film rewind

Self-timer

Electronically controlled; Activated by depressing the Shutter Release button; Self-timer lamp blinks and lights up to show when ready; Timer duration 10 seconds; Cancellable

Built-in flash

Four flash modes available: Auto Flash, Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash, and Slow Sync Flash; Flash automatically fires when there is not enough light; Shutter button is locked while the flash is being charged, Flash shooting range (ISO100): approx. 0.7 to 3.5m (2.3 to 11.6 ft.) at 38mm , approx. 0.7 to 1.6m (2.3 to 5.3 ft.) at 90mm , (ISO400): approx. 0.7 to 7.0m (2.3 to 23.1 ft.) at 38mm , approx. 0.7 to 3.2m (2.3 to 10.6 ft.) at 90mm ; Recycling time approx. 7 sec.

Red-eye Reduction mode

Red-eye Reduction lamp lights up for approx. 1 second when flash fires.

LCD panel

Frame counter, Flash mode, Red-eye Reduction, Self-timer, Infinity Focus mode, Low battery power

Battery life

Approx. 15 rolls of 24-exposure film when flash is used for half the exposures.

Power source

One 3V lithium battery (CR2)

Date imprint function (One Touch Zoom 90 QD only)

Printed date include year, month, day, hour, (24-hour cycle with no AM/PM) and minute; Leap year adjustment until 2049; Incremental correction of date; Power source: one CR2025 lithium battery

Dimensions (W× H× D)

Approx. 117× 64.4× 50.4mm (4.6× 2.5× 2.0 in.)

Approx. 117× 64.4× 53.8mm (4.6× 2.5× 2.1 in.) (QD model)

Weight (without battery)

Approx. 215 g (7.5 oz.)

Approx. 225 g (7.9 oz.) (QD model)

• Specifications apply when a fresh battery is used at normal temperature (20^ or 68^)
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

For safe handling of the camera

WARNING

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the camera yourself, as it houses high-voltage circuitry that can cause electric shock. Also, such actions will cause the camera to malfunction.
• If the camera is dropped and damaged, do not touch any exposed interior metal parts, as it houses high-voltage circuitry that can cause electric shock. Remove the battery and take the camera to your nearest Nikon dealer for repair.
• If you detect smoke coming from the camera, stop operation immediately and turn the camera off. Let the camera cool off before removing the battery. Then take the camera to your nearest Nikon dealer for repair.
• Do not submerge the camera in water, allow water to splash on it, or expose it to rain, as this may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not operate the camera in a place where there is any possibility of catching fire or causing an explosion.

If the camera is used in an environment where combustible gas or dust may be generated, such as where there is propane and gasoline, this may cause fire or explosion.

• Do not let the strap wind around your neck. In particular, never put the strap around a child's neck, as this may cause suffocation.
• Do not look at the sun or other strong light source directly through the viewfinder, as this may damage your retina, resulting in permanent eye damage.
• Batteries and accessories that are small enough to enter the mouth of a child must be kept out of the reach of children.

They may be swallowed by children. If this happens, call a physician immediately.

CAUTION

• Do not fire the flash close to a person's eyes, as this may cause blindness. In particular, keep a distance of at least 1m when taking a picture of children.
• Do not touch the camera with wet hands, as this may cause electric shock.
• When the camera is not in use, turned off the camera and avoid placing it in direct sunlight. Sunlight may be focused, causing a fire.
• Do not carry the camera while mounted on a tripod, as you might bump into something and injure yourself or others.
• Do not throw used batteries into a fire. Also do not short-circuit, disassemble, or heat the battery, as this may cause it to catch fire or explode.
  Always follow the warning instructions printed on batteries to prevent them from catching fire or exploding.
• Never use batteries not specified in this instruction manual, as this may cause them to generate heat or catch fire.
• If battery leakage sticks to your clothes or skin, wash it away with clean water. Should battery leakage get into your eye, immediately flush thoroughly with clean water and consult a doctor.

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