Olympus E-M5 Mark III User manual

Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No. : IM016
Table of Contents
Feature Index
1. Preparation
2. Shooting
3. Playback
4. Menu functions
5. Connecting the camera to a
smartphone
6. Connecting the camera to a
computer
7. Cautions
8. Information
9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
Be sure you have read and understood the contents of “9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, before using
this product. Keep these instructions available for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development
stages and may differ from the actual product.
If there are additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the
contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

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The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
$Notes and other supplementary information.
%Tips and other helpful information for using the camera.
gReferences to other pages in this manual.
In addition to the “Instruction Manual”, we also offer a “Camera Function Guide”.
Consult these manuals when using the product.
Instruction Manual (this pdf)
A how-to guide to the camera and its features. The Instruction
Manual can be downloaded from the OLYMPUS website or directly
using the “OLYMPUS Image Share” (OI.Share) smartphone app.
Camera Function Guide
A function and setting guide that helps you use camera features to the full. It has been
optimized for display on mobile devices and can be viewed using OI.Share.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Manuals 2
Before You Begin 9
Feature Index 10
Names of parts 14
1. Preparation 16
Unpacking the box contents.....16
Attaching the Strap....................17
Charging and inserting
the battery...................................18
Inserting the card.......................21
Attaching a lens to
the camera ..................................23
Removing Lenses.......................24
Using the monitor.......................25
Turning the camera on...............26
Sleep Mode..................................26
Initial setup .................................27
What to Do If You Can’t Read
the Display..................................29
2. Shooting 30
Information displays while
shooting......................................30
Switching between displays......32
Switching the information
display..........................................33
Shooting still pictures................34
Shooting with touch screen
operations.....................................36
Letting the camera choose
aperture and shutter
speed (P: Program AE)................37
Choosing aperture
(A: Aperture-Priority AE)..............39
Choosing shutter speed
(S: Shutter-Priority AE) ................41
Choosing aperture and shutter
speed (M: Manual Exposure).......43
Long Exposures (B: Bulb/Time)...45
Lighten Blending (B: Live
Composite Photography)..............47
Letting the camera choose the
settings (AUTO mode)..................49
Shooting in scene mode
(SCN mode).................................50
Types of scene modes .................51
Using art filters (ART mode)........55
Custom Mode (Cmode)...............57
Recording Movies ......................58
Recording movies in photo
shooting modes............................58
Recording movies in movie mode
(n) ..............................................59
Silencing Camera Sounds While
Shooting Movies...........................61

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Shooting Settings.......................62
Direct Buttons...............................63
Controlling exposure
(Exposure Compensation)........64
Choosing an AF Target Mode
(AF Target Mode)......................65
Choosing a Focus Target
(AF Target Point) ......................66
Face priority AF/
Eye priority AF..........................67
Zoom frame AF/Zoom AF
(Super Spot AF)........................68
Changing ISO sensitivity
(ISO).........................................70
Locking the exposure
(AE Lock)..................................70
Performing the sequential/
self-timer shooting....................71
Self-Timer Options
(cCustom Self-timer)............73
Shooting without the vibration
caused by shutter button
operations (Anti-Shock r)......73
Shooting without shutter sound
(Silent s) ................................74
Shooting without a release
time lag
(Pro Capture shooting).............74
Shooting still pictures in a
higher resolution
(High Res Shot)........................76
The Super Control/LV Super
Control Panel................................77
Changing ISO sensitivity
(ISO).........................................80
Choosing a focus mode
(AF Mode).................................80
Choosing how the camera
measures brightness
(Metering).................................82
Adjusting color
(WB (white balance))................83
Making fine adjustments to
white balance
(WB Compensation).................85
Reducing camera shake
(Image Stabilizer) .....................86
Performing the sequential/
self-timer shooting....................87
Setting the image aspect..........87
Photo File and Image Size
Options (KK).......................88
Frame Size, Rate, and
Compression (nK)...............89
Filming Slow- or Fast-Motion
Movies (Slow- and Fast-Motion
Movies).....................................92
Using a flash
(Flash photography) .................93
Choosing a Flash Mode
(Flash Mode) ............................94
Adjusting flash output
(Flash intensity control) ............97
Processing options
(Picture Mode)..........................98
Adjusting overall color
(Color Creator)........................100
Making fine adjustments to
sharpness (Sharpness) ..........101
Making fine adjustments to
contrast (Contrast)..................101
Making fine adjustments to
saturation (Saturation)............101
Making fine adjustments to
tone (Gradation) .....................102
Applying filter effects to
monochrome pictures
(Color Filter)............................103

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Adjusting the tone of
a monochrome image
(Monochrome Color)...............104
Adjusting i-Enhance effects
(Effect)....................................104
Setting the color reproduction
format (Color Space)..............105
Changing the brightness
of highlights and shadows
(Highlight&Shadow Control)...106
Assigning functions to buttons
(Button Function)....................107
3. Playback 114
Information display during
playback....................................114
Playback image information.......114
Switching the information
display........................................115
Viewing photographs and
movies.......................................116
Finding Pictures Quickly (Index
and Calendar Playback).............117
Zooming In (Playback Zoom).....117
Rotating Pictures (Rotate)..........117
Watching movies........................118
Protecting Pictures (0) ...........118
Deleting Pictures (Erase) ...........119
Selecting Pictures for Sharing
(Share Order).............................119
Selecting Multiple Pictures
(0, Erase Selected, Share
Order Selected)..........................119
Print order (DPOF).....................120
Adding Audio to Pictures (R)......122
Playback Using Touch
Controls.....................................123
Selecting and protecting
images........................................124
4. Menu functions 125
Basic menu operations............125
Using Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ......................127
Restoring Default Settings
(Reset)........................................127
Saving Settings
(Assign to Custom Mode)...........128
Processing options
(Picture Mode)............................129
Photo File and Image Size
Options (KK).........................129
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter)...............130
Shooting automatically with a
fixed interval
(Time lapse shooting).................131
Varying settings over a series of
photographs (Bracketing)...........132
Taking HDR (High Dynamic
Range) images (HDR)................137
Recording multiple exposures in
a single image
(Multiple Exposure) ....................139
Keystone correction and
perspective control
(Keystone Comp.) ......................141
Setting anti-shock/silent shooting
(Anti-Shock r/Silent s)..........142
Setting high resolution shooting
(High Res Shot)..........................143
Shooting with remote control
wireless flash (#RC Mode)........143

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Using the Video Menu..............144
Choosing an Exposure Mode
(nMode (Movie Exposure
Modes))......................................147
Reducing Flicker Under LED
Lighting (nFlicker Scan)..........148
Frame Size, Rate, and
Compression (nK).................149
Sound Recording Options
(Movie R) ...................................150
Using the Olympus LS-100 IC
Recorder.....................................151
Using the Playback Menu........153
Automatically Rotating Portrait-
Orientation Pictures for Playback
(R)............................................153
Retouching Pictures (Edit)..........153
Combining Pictures
(Image Overlay)..........................155
Creating Movie Stills
(In-Movie Image Capture) ..........156
Trimming movies
(Movie Trimming)........................157
Removing Protection from All
Pictures (Reset Protect).............158
Cancelling a share order
(Reset share Order) ...................158
Using the setup menu..............159
Formatting the card
(Card Setup)...............................160
Deleting all images
(Card Setup)...............................160
Wireless LAN Options (Wi-Fi/
Bluetooth Settings).....................160
Using the custom menus.........161
JAF/MF ...................................161
KAF/MF ...................................162
LAF/MF ...................................163
IAF/MF...................................163
MButton/Dial/Lever ..................164
NRelease/j/
Image Stabilizer.................165
ORelease/j/
Image Stabilizer.................165
PDisp/8/PC...........................166
QDisp/8/PC...........................167
RDisp/8/PC...........................168
SDisp/8/PC...........................168
TExp/ISO/BULB/p ................169
UExp/ISO/BULB/p ................170
VExp/ISO/BULB/p ................170
W#Custom..............................170
XK/WB/Color........................171
YRecord/Erase........................172
ZRecord/Erase........................173
aEVF.......................................173
b
KUtility...............................174
c
KUtility...............................174
Setting Focus and Exposure with
the AEL/AFL Button
(KAEL/AFL) ............................175
C-AF Tracking Sensitivity
(KC-AF Sensitivity).................176
C-AF Starting Focus Target
(KC-AF Center Start)..............177
C-AF Center Target Priority
(KC-AF Center Priority)..........178
Choosing the AF Home Position
(NSet Home)..........................179

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Manual Focus Assist
(MF Assist) .................................180
Adjusting Focus During
Exposures
(Bulb/Time Focusing) .................180
Customizing the Fn Lever
(KFn Lever Function)..............181
Burst Shooting Options
(jL Settings/jH Settings)....182
Reducing Flicker
(Flicker Reduction).....................184
Choosing the control panel
displays (KControl Settings)...186
Adding information displays
(G/Info Settings).......................188
Choosing the Playback Zoom
Ratio (qaDefault Setting)......189
Selfie Assist (Selfie Assist).........190
Viewing camera images on TV
(HDMI)........................................191
Live Bulb Update Frequency
(Live Bulb)..................................192
Live Time Update Frequency
(Live Time)..................................192
Choosing the Shutter Speed
(Composite Settings)..................193
Reducing Flicker Under LED
Lighting (KFlicker Scan).........194
Shutter speeds when the flash
fires (#X-Sync./#Slow Limit)....195
Combinations of JPEG image
sizes and compression rates
(KSet).....................................196
Saving lens info
(Lens Info Settings)....................196
Selecting the display style of the
viewfinder (EVF Style)................197
Correcting Fisheye Distortion
(Fisheye Compensation)............198
5. Connecting the camera
to a smartphone 200
Adjusting Settings for
Connection to
a Smartphone ...........................201
Wireless Settings for
When the Camera Is Off...........202
Transferring images to
a smartphone............................203
Automatically uploading
images while the camera
is off...........................................204
Shooting remotely with
a smartphone............................204
Adding position information to
images.......................................205
Resetting Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®
settings......................................206
Changing the password...........206
Disabling Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® ......207
6. Connecting the camera
to a computer 208
Connecting the camera to
a computer................................208
Copying pictures to
a computer................................208
Installing the PC software .......209

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7. Cautions 210
Battery and charger .................210
Using your charger abroad .....211
Usable cards.............................211
Interchangeable lenses............212
MF Clutch Lenses.....................213
Optional Accessories...............214
Grip (ECG-5)..............................214
Designated External Flash
Units...........................................215
Wireless remote control flash
photography ...............................216
Other external flash units ...........218
System chart.............................220
8. Information 222
Cleaning and storing the
camera.......................................222
Cleaning the camera..................222
Storage.......................................222
Cleaning and checking the image
pickup device..............................223
Pixel Mapping - Checking the
image processing functions........223
Shooting tips and
information................................224
Error codes...............................227
Default Settings........................229
Record mode and file size/
number of storable still
pictures .....................................241
Specifications...........................243
9. SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS 246
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........246
Index 251

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Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Read and Follow Safety Precautions
To prevent incorrect operation resulting in fire or other damage to property or harm to
yourself or to others, read “9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (P. 246) in its entirety before
using the camera.
While using the camera, consult this manual to ensure safe and correct operation. Be
sure to keep the manual in a safe place once it is read.
Olympus will not be held liable for violations of local regulations arising from use of this
product outside the country or region of purchase.
• Use of these features outside the country or region of purchase may violate local wireless
regulations; be sure to check with local authorities before use. Olympus will not be held
liable for the user’s failure to comply with local regulations.
Wireless LAN and Bluetooth®
The camera features built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth®. Use of these features
outside the country or region of purchase may violate local wireless regulations; be
sure to check with local authorities before use. Olympus will not be held liable for the
user’s failure to comply with local regulations.
Disable wireless LAN and Bluetooth®in areas where their use is prohibited.
g“Disabling Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®” (P. 207)
User Registration
Visit the OLYMPUS website for information on registering your OLYMPUS products.

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Feature Index
Feature g
Shooting Mode 34
Custom Mode 57
Monitor Display 33, 115
Viewfinder Display 197
Direct Button Functions 63
Live Controls 187
LV Super Control Panel 77, 79
WShooting Menu 1
Reset / Custom Modes 127
Picture Mode 98, 129
KK88, 129
Image Aspect 87
Digital Tele-converter 130
j/Y/i(Drive Mode) 71, 73,
131
XShooting Menu 2
Bracketing 132
HDR 137
Multiple Exposure 139
Keystone Comp. 141
Anti-Shock r/Silent s142
High Res Shot 76, 143
#RC Mode 216
nVideo Menu
nMode Settings
nMode 147
nFlicker Scan 148
nSpecification Settings
nK149
nNoise Filter 144
nPicture Mode 144
Feature g
nAF/IS Settings
nAF Mode 80
nImage Stabilizer 86
nButton/Dial/Lever
nButton Function 107
nDial Function 145
nFn Lever Function 145
nShutter Function 145
nElec. Zoom Speed 145
nDisplay Settings
nControl Settings 146
nInfo Settings 146
Time Code Settings 146
Movie R150
nHDMI Output 146
qPlayback Menu
R153
Edit 153
Print Order 120
Reset Protect 158
Reset share Order 158
Device Connection 201
Feature Index

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Feature Index
Feature g
GCustom Menu
JAF/MF
KAF Mode 80
KAEL/AFL 175
AF Scanner 161
KC-AF Sensitivity 176
KC-AF Center Start 177
KC-AF Center Priority 178
KAF/MF
NMode Settings 162
AF Area Pointer 162
AF Targeting Pad 162
NSet Home 179
NCustom Settings 162
LAF/MF
AF Limiter 163
AF Illuminator 163
IFace Priority 67
AF Focus Adj. 163
IAF/MF
Preset MF distance 163
MF Assist 180
MF Clutch 163
Focus Ring 163
Bulb/Time Focusing 180
Reset Lens 163
Feature g
MButton/Dial/Lever
KButton Function 107
qRFunction 164
KDial Function 164
Dial Direction 164
KFn Lever Function 181
Fn Lever/Power Lever 164
KElec. Zoom Speed 164
NRelease/j/Image Stabilizer
S-AF Release Priority 165
C-AF Release Priority
jL Settings 182
jH Settings
Flicker Reduction 184
ORelease/j/Image Stabilizer
KImage Stabilizer 86
jImage Stabilizer 165
Half Way Rls With IS 165
Lens I.S. Priority 165

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Feature Index
Feature g
PDisp/8/PC
KControl Settings 186
G/Info Settings 188, 189
Picture Mode Settings 166
j/YSettings 166
Multi Function Settings 166
QDisp/8/PC
Live View Boost 167
Art LV Mode 167
LV Close Up Settings 167
qaDefault Setting 189
zSettings 167
RDisp/8/PC
Grid Settings 168
Peaking Settings 168
Histogram Settings 188
Mode Guide 168
Selfie Assist 190
SDisp/8/PC
8168
HDMI 191
USB Mode 168
TExp/ISO/BULB/p
Exposure Shift 169
EV Step 169
ISO Step 169
ISO-Auto Set 169
ISO-Auto 169
KNoise Filter 169
Noise Reduct. 169
Feature g
UExp/ISO/BULB/p
Bulb/Time Timer 170
Bulb/Time Monitor 170
Live Bulb 192
Live Time 192
Composite Settings 193
KFlicker Scan 194
VExp/ISO/BULB/p
Metering 82
AEL Metering 170
NSpot Metering 170
W#Custom
#X-Sync. 195
#Slow Limit 195
x+F170
#+WB 170
XK/WB/Color
KSet 88, 129,
196
Pixel Count 88, 129,
196
Shading Comp. 171
WB 83
All x171
WKeep Warm Color 84
Color Space 105

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Feature Index
Feature g
YRecord/Erase
File Name 172
Edit Filename 172
dpi Settings 172
Copyright Settings 172
Lens Info Settings 196
ZRecord/Erase
Quick Erase 173
RAW+JPEG Erase 173
Priority Set 173
aEVF
EVF Auto Switch 173
EVF Adjust 173
EVF Style 197
VInfo Settings 173
EVF Grid Settings 173
VHalf Way Level 173
S-OVF 173
bKUtility
Pixel Mapping 223
Press-and-hold Time 174
Level Adjust 174
Touchscreen Settings 174
Menu Recall 174
Fisheye Compensation 198
Feature g
cKUtility
Backlit LCD 174
Sleep 174
Auto Power Off 174
Quick Sleep Mode 174
Certification 174
dSetup Menu
Card Setup 160
X27
W29
s159
Rec View 159
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Settings 160
Firmware 159

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Names of parts
Names of parts
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
0
n
o
m
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
a
b
c
d
1Mode dial lock.................................P. 34
2Rear dial* (o)
.........................P. 38–43, 113, 116, 189
3Shutter button.................................P. 35
4R(Movie)/Hbutton............P. 58/P. 119
5F(Exposure compensation) button
................................P. 38, 40, 42, 44, 64
6Front dial* (r)
...........................P. 38–43, 70, 113, 116
7Lens attachment mark....................P. 23
8Preview button..............................P. 108
9Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
0Mode dial........................................P. 34
aStereo microphone...............P. 122, 150
bON/OFF lever................................P. 26
cu(LV) button...............................P. 32
djY(Sequential shooting/Self-timer/
HDR) button....................................P. 71
eSelf-timer lamp/AF illuminator
.............................................P. 71/P. 163
fMicrophone jack cover
gRemote cable terminal cover........P. 219
hConnector cover
iStrap eyelet.....................................P. 17
jLens release button........................P. 24
kLens lock pin
l Microphone jack (A commercially
available microphone can be connected.
ø3.5 stereo mini plug)...................P. 151
m Remote cable terminal..................P. 219
nHDMI connector (type D)..............P. 191
oMicro-USB connector............P. 151, 208
* In this manual, the rand oicons represent operations performed using the front dial
and rear dial.

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Names of parts
4
3
7
8
9
a
0
g
d
b
c
e
f
5
6
2
1
h
i
j
k
l
m
1Diopter adjustment dial...................P. 32
2Monitor (Touch screen)
......................P. 30, 32, 36, 77, 114, 123
3Viewfinder...............................P. 32, 197
4Eye sensor
5Eyecup..........................................P. 219
6MENU button...............................P. 125
7Hot shoe .................................P. 93, 215
8AEL/AFL / 0(Protect) button
.....................................P. 70, 175/P. 118
9Fn lever...........................P. 37–43, 181
0Speaker
aISO button..............................P. 70, 188
bINFO button...........................P. 33, 115
cQbutton ........................P. 77, 116, 125
dArrow pad*....................................P. 116
eq(Playback) button....................P. 116
f(Erase) button ..........................P. 119
gCHARGE (battery charge) lamp....P. 20
hConnector cover...........................P. 214
iTripod socket
jBattery compartment cover.............P. 18
kBattery compartment lock...............P. 18
lCard compartment cover................P. 21
mCard slot .........................................P. 21
* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow pad.

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Preparation
1
1Preparation
Unpacking the box contents
At purchase, the package contains the camera and the following accessories.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
camera.
Camera Body cap* EP-15 eyecup* Hot shoe cover* Strap
USB cable
CB-USB12 Flash FL-LM3 Lithium-ion battery BLS-50 Lithium-ion charger BCS-5
• Warranty Card
Basic Manual
* The body cap, eyecup, and hot shoe cover attached to or inserted in the camera.

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Preparation
1
Attaching the Strap
1
Before attaching the strap, remove the end
from the keeper loop and loosen the strap
as shown.
Keeper loop
2
Pass the end of the strap through the strap eyelet and back
through the keeper loop.
3
Pass the end of the strap through the buckle and tighten as shown.
• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet.
• After attaching the strap, pull on it firmly to ensure that it will not come loose.

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Preparation
1
Charging and inserting the battery
1
Charge the battery.
Charging indicator
Charging in
progress Lights orange
Charging
complete Off
Charging error Blinks orange
(Charging time: Approximately
3 hours 30 minutes)
1
2
3
AC wall outlet
Lithium ion battery
Charging
indicator
AC cable
Direction indicating
mark (C)
Lithium ion
charger
• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
• Batteries inserted in the camera will charge when the camera is connected to an
optional USB-AC adapter. g“On-Board Charging Using an Optional USB-AC
Adapter (the F-5AC)” (P. 19)
2
Confirm that the ON/OFF lever is in
the OFF position.
ON/OFF lever
3
Open the battery compartment cover. Battery compartment cover
1
2
Battery compartment lock

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Preparation
1
4
Loading the battery.
• Use only BLS-50 batteries
(P. 16, 245).
Direction indicating mark
5
Close the battery compartment cover.
$
• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the
battery in use drains.
• Also read “Battery and charger” (P. 210).
Removing the battery
Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery
compartment cover. To remove the battery, first push the
battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and then
remove.
• Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you
are unable to remove the battery. Do not use force.
• Never remove batteries or memory cards while the
memory card access indicator (P. 31) is displayed.
On-Board Charging Using an Optional USB-AC Adapter (the F-5AC)
• Read the documentation provided with the F-5AC before use.
1
Confirm that the ON/OFF lever is in the OFF
position.

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Preparation
1
2
Confirm that the battery is inserted in the camera.
3
Connect the camera and USB-AC adapter via
USB.
• The CHARGE lamp light during charging. Charging
takes about 4 hours. The lamp goes out as the
batteries reach full charge.
4
Charging stops when the camera is turned on.
• The USB-AC adapter cannot be used to charge the batteries when the camera is on.
• If a charging error occurs, the CHARGE lamp will blink. Disconnect and reconnect the
USB cable.
• USB charging is available when the battery temperature is between 0 and 40 °C.
%
• The batteries will not charge while the camera is off if pictures are being uploaded to a
smartphone via Wi-Fi (background auto upload). g“Automatically uploading images
while the camera is off” (P. 204)
$The USB-AC Adapter
• Be sure to unplug the USB-AC adapter for cleaning. Leaving the USB-AC adapter
plugged in during cleaning could result in injury or electric shock.