Olympus PEN-F Introduction Manual

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•  If a battery leaks fl uid onto your clothing 

or skin, remove the clothing and fl ush the 
affected area with clean, running cold water 
immediately. If the fl uid burns your skin, seek 
medical attention immediately.

•  The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed 

to be used only for the Olympus digital 
camera. Do not use the battery to other 
devices.

•  Do not allow children or animals/pets to 

We strongly recommend that you use only the 
genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery 
and battery charger with this camera.
Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/
or battery charger may result in fi re or personal 
injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage 
to the battery. Olympus does not assume any 
liability for accidents or damage that may result 
from the use of a battery and/or battery charger 
that are not genuine Olympus accessories.

•  Do not cover the fl ash with a hand while 

•  Never store batteries where they will be 

exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to 
high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a 
heat source, etc.

•  Keep batteries dry at all times.
•  The battery may become hot during 

prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not 
remove it immediately after using the camera.

•  This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion 

battery. Use the specifi ed genuine battery. 
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is 
replaced with the incorrect battery type.

•  

Please recycle batteries to help save our 
planet’s resources. When you throw away 
dead batteries, be sure to cover their 
terminals and always observe local laws and 
regulations.

•  Do not use or store the camera in dusty or 

•  Use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards or 

Eye-Fi cards only. Never use other types 
of cards.
If you accidently insert another type of card 
into the camera, contact an authorized 
distributor or service center. Do not try to 
remove the card by force.

•  Be careful with the strap when you carry the 

camera. It could easily catch on stray objects 
and cause serious damage.

•  Before transporting the camera, remove 

a tripod and all other non-OLYMPUS 
accessories.

•  Never drop the camera or subject it to severe 

shocks or vibrations.

•  When attaching the camera to or removing 

it from a tripod, rotate the tripod screw, not 
the camera.

•  Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
•  Do not leave the camera pointed directly 

at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter 
curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on 
the image pickup device, or may possibly 
cause fi res.

•  Do not leave the viewfi nder exposed to a 

strong light source or direct sunlight. The 
heat may damage the viewfi nder.

•  Do not push or pull severely on the lens.
•  Before storing the camera for a long period, 

remove the batteries. Select a cool, dry 
location for storage to prevent condensation 
or mold from forming inside the camera. After 
storage, test the camera by turning it on and 
pressing the shutter button to make sure that 
it is operating normally.

•  The camera may malfunction if it is used in 

a location where it is subject to a magnetic/
electromagnetic fi eld, radio waves, or high 
voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, 
video game, loud speakers, large monitor 
unit, TV/radio tower, or transmission towers. 
In such cases, turn the camera off and on 
again before further operation.

•  Always observe the operating environment 

restrictions described in the camera’s 
manual.

•  Insert the battery carefully as described in the 

operating instructions.

•  Before loading, always inspect the battery 

carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or 
any other abnormality.

•  Always unload the battery from the camera 

before storing the camera for a long period.

•  When storing the battery for a long period, 

select a cool location for storage.

•  Power consumption by the camera varies 

depending on which functions are used.

•  During the conditions described below, power 

is consumed continuously and the battery 
becomes exhausted quickly.

•  The zoom is used repeatedly.
•  The shutter button is pressed halfway 

repeatedly in shooting mode, activating 
the auto focus.