Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating,
burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
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When using NiMH batteries (optronal wrth certarn models), use only the Olympus brand NiMH
batteries and fitting charger.
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Never heat or incinerate batteries.
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Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact
with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
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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.
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To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructrons
regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modrfy It in any
way, by soldering, etc.
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Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a crgarette lighter rn a
vehicle.
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If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold runnrng water
and seek medical attention immediately.
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Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a
battery, seek medical attention immediately.
0 Keep batteries dry at all times, Never allow them to come Into contact with fresh or salt water.
*To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causrng a fire or explosion, use only
batteries recommended for use with this product.
0 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries. batteries of
different manufacture or capacity, etc.).
0 Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium or CR-V3 lithium battery packs.
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Insert batteries carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never load batterres wrth
their +/- terminals reversed. Never force batteries into the battery compartment.
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Do not use batterres if their body is not covered by the rnsulatrng sheet or If th
as this may cause fluid leaks, fire, or infury. Do not use these batteries evt
purchased in this conditron.
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The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used.
Batterres whose 00018s are
Batteries whose @
Batterres wnose
only partially or not at all
termrnals are raised, but not
ara flat and not r
covered by an insulatrng
covered by an ir
sheet
covered by an Insulating
sheet.
sheet. (Such bal
cannot be used
0 terminals an
covered.)
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If NiMH batteries (optional wrth certarn models) are not charged withrn the
stop charging them and do not use them.
0 If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal rn
during operation, stop usrng the camera and consult your dealer or an authc
service center. Contrnued use may result in fire or electric shock.
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If a battery leaks flurd onto your clothing or skrn, remove the clothing and flu
area wrth clean, running cold water Immediately. If the fluid burns your skin
attentron Immediately.
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Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never Insert
than the recommended battery) into the battery compartment.
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Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibratron
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