3EWARNINGSDo not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to betouched, emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormalstate. Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or anelectrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, andthen disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you areusing the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outletafter you have disconnected the camera.) After checking that smoke is no longerbeing emitted, contact your dealer or a local authorized service facility andrequest repairs. Never attempt to repair the camera yourself as this is dangerous.Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn thecamera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC poweradapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from theAC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact yourdealer or a local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the cameraas this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turnthe camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC poweradapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from theAC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact yourdealer or a local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the cameraas this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table orsloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury.Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no watergetting into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera underextreme weather conditions such as rain or snow, or when operating the cam-era at the beach on near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or anelectrical shock.Do not attempt to modify the camera. This may cause a fire or an electricalshock.Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internalinspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealeror a local authorized service facility.Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the ACpower adapter. This may cause an electrical shock.