User Manual

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About the Waterproofi ng/Dustproofi ng
The DT-970 Series models are waterproof and dustproof.
Waterproofi ng: Performance complies with the IPX7 level set out in the IEC standards
(waterproof for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter in still tap water at normal temperature).
Dustproofi ng: Performance complies with the IP6X level set out in the IEC standards.
IP (Ingress Protection) is the standard for splash- and dust-proofi ng for electrical products
set out in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard 60529. The IEC is a
global organization for standardization that includes all the IEC National Committees.
Important!
The water- and dust-proofi ng performance of this product is based on CASIO testing
procedures. Note also that this performance applies to the product at the time of
shipment (delivery to the customer) and is not guaranteed inclusive of the environment
in which the product is used. The warranty does not apply to any situation where the
product is immersed during use, and as with any other electrical product, great care
should be taken when using this product in the rain or similar situation.
Precautions When Using this Product
— Check that there is no dust, sand or other foreign matter on the battery covers,
USB Port cover or on the respective contact surfaces. If any soiling is found, wipe
it off with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Even very small amounts of soiling trapped on
the contact surfaces (a single hair or grain of sand, etc.) can cause water to leak
into the device.
— Check that the waterproof seals on the battery covers and USB Port cover are free
from cracks and other damage.
— Close the battery cover lock switches fi rmly until you hear them click into place.
— Avoid opening and closing the battery covers or USB Port cover in locations near
water or exposed to sea breezes, and do not open or close them with wet hands.
— Do not drop this product or leave it in locations exposed to temperatures outside
the specifi ed range. Doing so could impair its water- or dust-proofi ng.
Other Precautions
— The accessories for this product and optional products are not water- or dust-proof.
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Subjecting this product to a severe impact could render it no longer water- or dust-proof.
— If any water leaks into the product as a result of carelessness or inattention during
product handling, CASIO cannot be held liable for compensation for any damage
to internal components (recording media, etc.) or for the costs of recorded content
or the recording thereof.
— CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. accepts no other liability whatsoever for any
accident that occurs due to water leakage.
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