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Important safety instructions
CAUTION
Selecting Batteries for Your Camera
• This camera can use four AA NiMH batteries, four AA Alkaline batteries,
four AA lithium batteries, four AA NiCd batteries, or two CR-V3 lithium
battery packs. Use of Olympus brand batteries is strongly
recommended.
• Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures.
And it may runs out extremely shorter period than CR-V3 or NiMH.
Using NiMH batteries is recommended.
• AA manganese batteries cannot be used with this camera.
• Always follow the battery recommendations and loading instructions.
Incorrectly loading the batteries could cause the batteries to leak or
overheating.
• When using the camera on battery power at low temperatures, try to
keep the camera and extra batteries as warm as possible. Batteries
which run down at low temperatures may be restored after they are
warmed at ambient temperature.
• Perspiration or oil from your hands on the battery contacts could
prevent them from operating. Before loading batteries, wipe the
terminals with a dry, clean cloth.
• Before going on a long trip, especially before traveling abroad,
purchase an ample supply of extra batteries. The recommended
batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling.
• Always recharge NiMH or NiCd batteries with a charger
recommended for use with these batteries.
• Before using NiMH or NiCd batteries, always read the instructions
provided with purchase of these batteries.
• To avoid personal injury or damage to the camera, always inspect
batteries before loading. If you notice leaking, damage to the battery
cover or insulation, discoloration, warping or any other abnormality do
not use the batteries.
• Recommended temperature ranges for NiMH batteries:
Operation..................................... 32° ~ 104°F
Charge......................................... 32° ~ 104°F
Storage ........................................ –4° ~ 86°F
• Using, charging, or storing the batteries outside these ranges could
shorten battery life or affect battery performance. Always unload the
batteries from the camera before storing the camera and batteries for
a long period.
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