These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in anyway.Exposing the monitor or lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause a malfunction.Exercise caution when placing the product near a window or outdoors.Do not press against the monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause amalfunction.Images may trail across on the monitor in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.If the monitor has drops of water or other liquids on it, wipe it with a soft cloth. If the monitorstays wet, the surface of the monitor may change or deteriorate. This may cause amalfunction.In addition, the monitor may be darker than usual at first.Make sure not to bump the lens or subject it to force.Notes on the flashDo not cover the flash with your fingers.Do not carry the product by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on it.If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malfunction.Notes on discarding or transferring this product to othersWhen discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the followingoperation to protect private information.Perform [Setting Reset] to reset all the settings.How to Use Precautions/This product PrecautionsOn the internal rechargeable batteryThis camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and othersettings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged ordischarged. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using theproduct. However, if you use the product for only short periods, it gradually discharges. If you donot use the product at all for about 3 month(s) it becomes completely discharged. In this case,be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the product. However, even if thisrechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the product as long as you do not recordthe date and time.Charging method of the internal rechargeable batteryInsert a charged battery pack into the product, or connect the product to a wall outlet (wallsocket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied), and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the