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Safety precautions
Read WARNINGS and CAUTIONS thoroughly to ensure safe usage. These
safety precautions protect the users and others and prevent property damage.
WARNING Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol
may result in injury or death.
• Do not use flash in places where it may be exposed to flammable or explosive
gas. Otherwise, fire 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 flash with your hand, and do not
touch the light emitting area after continuous firing. It may burn your skin.
• Water and foreign matter inside of the device may cause fire 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 traffic accident, do not direct the flash at a person operating a
motor vehicle.
• Do not use the flash or AF illuminator in close proximity to others (especially
infants). Keep the flash out of reach of children. Light from the flash can cause
visual impairment.
• Do not use batteries that are not specified 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 Failure to observe the precautions indicated by this symbol
may result in injury or property damage.
• If you notice any abnormalities such as odor, noise, or smoke, stop using this
device. Otherwise a fire 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 firing 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.