Safety precautions
Read WARNINGS and CAUTIONS thoroughly to ensure safe usage. These
safety precautions protect the users and others and prevent property damage.
WARNING
• Do not use fl ash in places where it may be exposed to fl ammable or explosive
gas. Otherwise, fi re ignition or explosion may result.
• Do not directly solder the product or modify, remodel, or disassemble.
• Do not cover the light emitting area of the fl ash with your hand, and do not
touch the light emitting area after continuous fi ring. It may burn your skin.
• Water and foreign matter inside of the device may cause fi re or electric shock. If
the device is immersed in or exposed to water or foreign matter is found inside
of the device, turn off the power immediately and remove batteries with care.
Contact your dealer or consult an Olympus Authorized Service Station.
• To prevent a traffi c accident, do not direct the fl ash at a person operating a
motor vehicle.
• Do not use the fl ash or AF illuminator in close proximity to others (especially
infants). Keep the fl ash out of reach of children. Light from the fl ash can cause
visual impairment.
• Do not use batteries that are not specifi ed for use.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries made by different manufacturers.
• Do not connect substances such as metal to the (+) or (–) of batteries.
CAUTION
• If you notice any abnormalities such as odor, noise, or smoke, stop using this
device. Otherwise a fi re or burn may result. Remove the batteries carefully
to avoid burning yourself, and contact your dealer or consult an Olympus
Authorized Service Station.
• Do not operate with wet hands. This may cause malfunction or electric shock.
• Do not use or store batteries in areas exposed to extremely high temperatures,
such as in direct sunlight, in an enclosed vehicle on a sunny day, or near a
heater.
• Continuous repeated fi ring could lead to adverse health effects.
• Dirt or water on the contacts can cause malfunction. Remove dirt, water, and
other foreign matter before attaching the unit to the camera.
Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol
may result in injury or death.
Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol
may result in injury or property damage.
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