Sanyo Vpc J4 Instruction Manual

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kDo not get the digital camera wet 
iThis digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it
to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric
shock. 
iDo not use the digital camera in a bathroom.
iIf the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and
remove the battery pack. Then take it to a dealer for
repair. Using the digital camera after it has been
become wet may cause a fire, electric shock, or other
accident. 
kDo not use during a storm 
iTo avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not
use the digital camera during a thunderstorm. In par-
ticular, if used in an open field, you have an increased
chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly seek ref-
uge in a place that will protect you from lightning. 
kDo not place on an unstable surface 
iThe digital camera may fall, resulting in damage to the
digital camera or injury. 
iIf the digital camera has fallen and its body is dam-
aged, turn it off, remove the battery pack, and take it to
the dealer for repair. Using the digital camera after its
body has been damaged may cause a fire or electric
shock. 
kDo not look through the digital camera into the
sun 
iDo not look through the digital camera at the sun or
any other strong source of light. Doing so may seri-
ously injure your eyes. 
kDo not use the flash close to a person’s face 
iTo prevent possible eye injury, do not use the flash
near a person’s face (especially young children or
babies). If the flash is used close to a person’s opened
eyes, there is a risk that it may damage that person’s
eyesight. 
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 
Concerning the degital camera (continued)
kDo not use where there is risk of explosion 
iDo not use the digital camera in a location where
there is explosive gas, or any other flammable mate-
rial in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explo-
sion. 
kKeep the digital camera out of the reach of children 
iThe following may happen if children play with the dig-
ital camera: 
hThey may wrap the strap around their neck and suf-
focate. 
hThey may swallow the battery pack or other small
parts. In such a case, consult a physician immedi-
ately. 
hThey may damage their eyesight if the flash goes
off too close to their eyes. 
hThey may get hurt by the digital camera. 
kCautions when carrying the digital camera 
iDo not walk around holding the digital camera by the
handstrap. It may hit other objects and get damaged.
When walking around, hold the digital camera in your
hand or place it in a pocket. 
iBe careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it
to strong shocks. 
iMake sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital cam-
era lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When
not using the digital camera, be sure to always turn it
off and close the lens cover. 
kIf the digital camera is not going to be used for a
long period of time 
iFor safety’s sake, remove the battery pack from the
camera. This will prevent any possible excess heat or
leakage of battery fluid that may result in injuries or
damage to nearby objects. (Note that when the bat-
tery pack is removed for a long period, the time and
date settings will be cleared.) 
WARNING
CAUTION
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kCautions during use and storage 
iThis digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the
digital camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. 
hPlaces in direct sunlight 
hPlaces where humidity and temperature are high 
hPlaces that may get wet 
hPlaces close to an air conditioner or heater 
hInside a car 
hPlaces where there is dust and dirt 
hPlaces where there is a fire burning 
hPlaces where volatile products are stored 
hPlaces subject to vibration 
Operating environment 
iTemperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 116°F) (operation) 
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
iHumidity 30 to 90% (operation, no condensation) 
10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 
Concerning the supplied battery pack charger
(Model NC-SAC05) 
kRisk of electric shock. Use only in a dry location
kDo not recharge battery packs that are not Lithium-ion battery packs
(Model DB-L20) 
iDo not use the supplied battery pack charger to
recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Lith-
ium-ion battery pack (DB-L20). Recharging a dry-cell
battery or other type of rechargeable battery may
cause excess heat, combustion, or leakage, and
cause a fire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby
objects. 
kConcerning the power cord 
iThe voltage rating for the power cord supplied with
this camera conforms to the standards of the country
in which the camera was sold. 
kDo not disassemble or modify the battery pack
charger 
iIt is dangerous to touch the inside of the battery pack
charger. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. 
iDo not use the battery pack charger as a direct cur-
rent generator. 
kDo not get the battery pack charger wet 
iMake sure the battery pack charger does not get wet,
as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. 
iDo not use the battery pack charger in a bathroom. 
iIf the battery pack charger gets wet, immediately
unplug it from the power outlet and remove the battery
pack. Then contact the place of purchase. If used
while wet, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or an
accident. 
DANGER
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kCautions when plugging in the battery pack charger 
iSecurely plug the power cord all the way into the
power outlet when using the battery pack charger. If
the battery pack charger is used with the power cord
not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause
a fire. 
iIf the power cord is damaged, or cannot be correctly
plugged into the power outlet, do not use the battery
pack charger. Using the battery pack charger in this
condition may cause a fire or electric shock. 
iDo not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power cord
or power outlet. A build-up of dust may cause a short
circuit or generate heat and cause a fire. 
iWhen unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold the
power plug and slowly pull it out of the power outlet.
Pulling the cord portion may damage the power cord
and cause a fire or electric shock. 
kDo not pull on the power cord to unplug it 
iDo not leave the power cord plugged into the power
outlet while the other end is not plugged into the bat-
tery pack charger. The loose end can cause electrocu-
tion if touched with wet hands or if handled by
children. 
iUse only the power cord supplied with the battery
pack charger. If a different power cord is used, it may
be rated for a different current load, and that may
cause a fire. 
iThe supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the
supplied battery pack charger. Do not use it with other
devices, as doing so may cause a fire or electric
shock. 
iDo not use a bundled power cord, as the heat gener-
ated may cause a fire. 
iWhen using an extension cord, make sure that the
total wattage of the connected devices does not
exceed the rated value of the extension cord. If the
power load exceeds the rated value, it may cause a
fire. 
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 
Concerning the supplied battery pack charger
(Model NC-SAC05) (continued) 
kKeep the battery pack charger out of the reach of
children 
iChildren may place the battery pack or other small
components in their mouth or perform some other
such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a
physician immediately. 
kIf smoke or a strange odor is emitted, or if strange noises are heard,
immediately unplug the power cord from the power outlet 
iIf the battery pack charger is used under these condi-
tions, it make cause a fire or electric shock. 
iIf strange conditions such as these occur, immediately
unplug the battery pack charger, remove the battery
pack, and wait to make sure no more smoke is emit-
ted. Then contact the place of purchase. Do not try to
repair or open the battery pack charger yourself. 
kDo not handle with wet hands 
iHandling the battery pack charger with wet hands may
cause an electric shock. 
kDo not use during a storm 
iDo not touch the battery pack charger or power cord
while it is plugged into a power outlet during a thun-
derstorm. Doing so may cause an electric shock. 
kUnplug the power cord from the power outlet
when finished 
iIf the battery pack charger is left plugged into the
power outlet for a long period of time, there is a risk of
fire. 
DANGER
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kDo not damage the power cord 
iDo not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not
place the power cord near a heat source. Do not
excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure
it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord
and cause a fire or electric shock. 
iIf the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug
properly into the battery pack charger or wall outlet,
contact the place of purchase. 
kDo not place on an unstable surface 
iThe battery pack charger may fall, causing injury or
damage. 
iIf the battery pack charger falls and the charger body
is damaged, remove the battery pack and contact the
place of purchase. If used while damaged, it may
cause a fire, electric shock, or other damages. 
kOperating and storage conditions 
iDo not use close to a heat source (close to a stove or
heater) or leave it exposed to direct sunlight. 
CAUTION
Operating environment 
iTemperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 116°F) (charging) 
–20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
iHumidity 10 to 90% (charging and storage)
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 
Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack 
(Model DB-L20) 
This camera uses a Lithium-ion battery pack
(Model DB-L20). 
kIf there is leaking, discoloration, change
of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any
other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and remove
the battery pack from the camera, taking care to keep it well away
from fire
iContinued use of the battery pack under any of these
conditions may result in fire, injury, explosion or other
serious damage. 
iIf battery fluid is leaking, placing the battery pack in
close proximity to a fire or other heat source may
ignite the battery fluid and result in fire, damage, erup-
tion of battery fluid, or smoke fumes. 
kDo not transform, take apart, or modify
iSafety mechanisms and protective devices have been
in incorporation in the battery pack for the purpose of
preventing danger. Any modification, by transforming,
disassembling, or directly soldering to it, etc., will defeat
these safety devices and possibly cause the battery
pack to catch fire, explode, or leak or spew battery fluid. 
kDo not connect the (+) and (–) terminals with a wire or other metal
implement. Do not carry loose or keep with necklaces, hairpins, etc. 
iDoing so may result in a short circuit, high voltage
flow, fire, explosion, leaking or spewing battery fluid,
or heat generation. Metal such as a wire or necklace,
etc. may cause heat to be generated. 
kDo not throw the battery pack in the fire or subject
it to heat 
iDoing so may cause the insulation to melt, damage
the gas discharge valve and safety mechanisms, or
ignite the battery fluid, resulting in fire or explosion. 
DANGER
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kDo not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks 
iIf the safety mechanisms and protective devices are
broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur
inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to
catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or gen-
erate heat. 
kDo not allow the battery pack to come into contact
with fresh or salt water, or allow the terminals to become wet
iIf the safety mechanisms and protective devices are
damaged by corrosion, an abnormal chemical reac-
tion may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the
battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew bat-
tery fluid, or generate heat. 
kCautions regarding the correct environment for using and storing the
battery pack 
iTemperature when using or recharging: 0 to 40°C (32 to 116°F)
Do not use, recharge, store or leave the battery pack near fire or inside
a car exposed to the hot sun, etc. (locations in which the temperature
reaches 60°C [140°F] or higher). 
At high temperatures, the safety mechanisms and protective devices
inside the battery pack may be damaged by corrosion, causing an
abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to
catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. If the
safety mechanisms and protective devices are damaged, the battery
pack will become unusable. 
An environment with extremely high or low temperatures will cause the
battery capacity to deteriorate and shorten the usable time, and may
even shorten the battery life. 
Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full charge. It is recom-
mended to store the battery pack when it is near fully discharged. 
If the battery pack is completely discharged, it may become unable to
be recharged again. To avoid this, charge the battery pack for at least
five minutes every six months. 
iStorage temperature: –10°C to 30°C  (14°F to 86°F)
When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store
at –10°C to 30°C in a place with no condensation. 
iHumidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation) 
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USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 
Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack 
(Model DB-L20) (continued) 
kUse only the supplied battery pack charger (Model NC-SAC05) 
iIf another charger is used, the battery pack may be
overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage,
causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or
cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or
spew battery fluid, or generate heat. 
kUse the battery pack only in the specified device 
iIf the battery pack is used in a device other than that
specified, it may cause an abnormal voltage flow, or
cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or
spew battery fluid, or generate heat. 
kDo not peel or damage the outer case 
iDamaging the outer case, inserting nails, hitting with a
hammer, stepping on the battery pack, etc. may cause
a short circuit inside the battery pack or cause the bat-
tery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery
fluid, or generate heat. 
kIf the battery pack is leaking and the electrolyte
gets on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with clean water
iIf the electrolyte gets into your eyes, you risk losing
your eyesight. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean,
running water, and seek medical attention right away.
Any electrolyte that comes into contact with your skin
or clothing may harm your skin. Immediately rinse the
area with clean, running water. 
kInsert the battery pack correctly, as specified 
iWhen installing the battery pack in the charger or
camera, pay attention to the indicated polarity ((+) and
(–)), and insert it correctly. 
iIf the battery pack is installed with the wrong orienta-
tion, it may cause an abnormal chemical reaction
while in the charger, an abnormal voltage flow when it
is used, or cause the battery pack to catch fire,
explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. 
DANGER
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