Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to
prevent batteries from leaking, overheating,
burning, exploding, or causing electrical
shocks
or
burns.
~DANGER
• The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified
by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified
charger. Do not use any other chargers.
• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing
batteries to prevent them from coming into contact
with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins,
fasteners, etc.
• 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.
•
To
prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their
terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding
the use
of
batteries. Never attempt to disassemble
a battery or modify it
in
any way, solder, etc.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes
immediately with clear, cold running water and
seek medical attention immediately.
• Always store batteries out
of
the reach
of
small
children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery,
seek medical attention immediately.
~WARNING
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
•
To
prevent batteries from leaking, overheating,
or
causing a fire
or
explosion, use only batteries
recommended for use with this product.
• Insert the battery carefully as described
in
the
operating instructions.
• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged
within the specified time, stop charging them and
do not use them.
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked
or
broken.
• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored
or
deformed,
or
becomes abnormal
in
any other way
during operation, stop using the camera.
• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing
or
skin,
remove the clothing and flush the affected area
with clean, running cold water immediately. If
the fluid bums your skin, seek medical attention
immediately.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks
or
continuous vibration.
~CAUTION
• Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully
for leaks, discoloration, warping,
or
any other
abnormality.
• The battery may become hot during prolonged
use.
To
avoid minor burns, do not remove it
immediately after using the camera.
• Always unload the battery from the camera before
storing the camera for a long period.
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Caution for Usage Environment
•
To
protect the high-precision technology contained
in
this product, never leave the camera
in
the
places listed below, no matter if
in
use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity
are high or go through extreme changes.
Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars,
or
near
other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.)
or
humidifiers.
•
In
sandy
or
dusty environments.
• Near flammable items
or
explosives..
•
In
wet places, such as bathrooms or
in
the rain.
When using products with weatherproof designs,
read their manuals as well.
•
In
places prone to strong vibrations.
• Never drop the camera
or
subject it to severe
shocks or vibrations.
• When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position
of
the camera with the tripod head. Do not twist the
camera.
• Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
• Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the
sun. This may cause lens
or
shutter curtain
damage, color failure, ghosting
on
the CCD, or
may possibly cause fires.
• Do not push or pull severely
on
the lens.
• Before storing the camera for a long period,
remove the batteries. Select a cool, dry location
for storage to prevent condensation
or
mold from
forming inside the camera. After storage, test the
camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter
button to make sure that it is operating normally.
• Always observe the operating environment
restrictions described
in
the camera's manual.
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