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Cautions on Use

This camera was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only valid in the country in which the camera was purchased.
Should the camera fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the camera locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefore.
Be sure not to drop or apply any sudden force to the camera.
While you are carrying the camera, be careful not to hit it against other objects. Take special care not to hit the lens.
In an environment where the temperature changes suddenly, condensation may occur in the camera, resulting in troubles such as fogging of the glass surface or malfunctions of the camera. If this occurs, place the camera in a bag to slow the temperature change as much as possible. Take it out of the bag after the temperature difference from the atmosphere has decreased to a fairly small amount. If condensation occurs, wait until the moisture has dried before using the camera.
When taking photos of an important event (such as a wedding or overseas trip), take a test photo beforehand to check that the camera is working properly.
The camera may become hot when shooting for a long period of time. In this case, the camera may stop operating to prevent damage from high temperatures.
The temperature of the camera may rise high when shooting for a long period of time. Use a tripod, etc. when performing shooting for a long period of time to prevent low temperature burns.

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A lithium ion battery is used for this camera.
Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera, as it is not fully charged before shipment.
If the temperature of the camera rises, the camera may turn off automatically in order to protect the battery.
Due to the characteristics of the battery, use in cold areas will shorten the usage time even if the battery is sufficiently charged.
When storing the battery for 6 months or longer, charge it to about 80% with the camera and store it removed from the camera. Then recharge it every 6 months to a year.
Store the battery in a cool place. A dry place with an ambient temperature of 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) is recommended. Avoid extremely hot or cold places.
Do not charge the battery again immediately after charging is completed.
Charge the battery in a place with an ambient temperature of 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F). Charging the battery in a hot place may cause the battery to deteriorate. Charging the battery in a cold place may prevent sufficient charging.

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This camera is licensed for the following activities for personal and other non-profit use by customers according to the HEVC/AVC Patent Portfolio License.
1. Encoding videos according to the HEVC/AVC standard (the encoded videos are hereinafter referred to as “HEVC/AVC videos”)
2. Decoding HEVC/AVC videos recorded by consumers for personal use or HEVC/AVC videos from providers who are licensed to provide HEVC/AVC videos

No licensing is provided for any other use, including implicit licensing.

Detailed information can be obtained from Via Licensing Alliance.

Refer to https://www.via-la.com/.

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The use of electronic devices and wireless communication functions may be prohibited in hospitals, during takeoff and landing of airplanes, and in other situations. Follow the instructions of the facility, airline, etc.

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Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines, music, and other materials, other than for personal, home, or similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder is prohibited.

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Operating the camera in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may adversely affect the performance of both devices. In particular, operating the camera close to a radio or television may lead to interference. If interference occurs, follow the procedures below.

Move the camera as far away as possible from the TV, radio, microwave oven, or other device.

Reorient the TV or radio antenna.

Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets.

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Note that deleting the data stored on the internal memory or formatting it does not completely erase the original data. Deleted data can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. After deleting the data or initializing the internal memory, shoot images that contain no personal or sensitive information until the memory capacity is full.
To reset the camera settings to factory defaults, press and hold the wireless button, mode button, and shutter button (shutter release button) simultaneously for 6 seconds while the power of the camera is on.
Remove the battery before disposal or transfer.
How to dispose of the camera unit, battery, and accessories depends on the country or region. Dispose of each properly.

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