3 [O.I.S.] switch
When the lens is attached to the camera the
stabilizer function is set to activate if the [O.I.S.]
switch is set to [ON].
≥ We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF]
when using a tripod.
≥ The stabilizer function may not be effective in the
following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– When using the digital zoom.
– When taking pictures while following a moving
subject.
– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take
pictures indoors or in dark places.
4 Zoom ring
Rotate the zoom ring when you wish to take large
(tele) or wide (wide angle) pictures. (35 mm film
camera equivalent: 90 mm to 400 mm)
5 Contact point
6 Lens fitting mark
Cautions for Use
∫ About the Lens
Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also
take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.
≥ Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the
lens in as it may damage the lens. The camera may
stop operating normally and pictures may no longer
be recorded.
When using pesticides and other volatile
substances around the camera make sure that
they do not get onto the lens.
≥ If such substances get onto the lens they can
damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.
Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to
the camera body.
≥ Under no circumstances should the unit be stored
in any of the following locations since doing so may
cause problems in operation or malfunctioning.
– In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer
– In locations with high temperatures and humidity
levels or where the changes in temperature and
humidity are acute
– In locations with high concentrations of sand,
dust or dirt
– Where there is fire
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