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DANGER
• Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger.
• 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, by soldering, 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.
• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of
different manufacture or capacity, etc.).
• Do not charge alkaline or lithium batteries if they are not rechargeable.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.
• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the sheet is
torn, as this may cause fluid leaks, fire, or injury.
CAUTION
• Do not remove batteries immediately after using the camera. Batteries may become hot
during prolonged use.
• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.
• If NiMH batteries are not charged 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 burns your skin, seek medical
attention immediately.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
• The following AA batteries cannot be used.
Batteries whose bodies
are only partially or not at
all covered by an
insulating sheet.
Batteries whose terminals
are flat and not
completely covered by an
insulating sheet. (Such
batteries cannot be used
even if the
-
terminals
are partially covered.)
Batteries whose
-
terminals are raised, but
not covered by an
insulating sheet.
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