Sealife DC1200, Instruction Manual

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Battery Usage
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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the
Safety
Instructions and the notes described below:
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Use only the specified battery (3.7V) provided with the camera.
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Extremely cold environments can shorten the battery life and reduce camera
performance.
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When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery
that has not been used for an extended period of time, it may affect
the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its
performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery
and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.
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The battery may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the
camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
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The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
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If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the
camera to prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power
is left. Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance
may be impaired.
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Always keep the battery terminals clean.
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There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.
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Dispose of used battery according to your local recycling laws.
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Charge the battery fully before using for the first time.
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To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal
objects when carrying or storing.
This symbol mark [crossed-out wheeled bin] indicates separate
collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. The batteries
provided with this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Please use the return and collection systems available
in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this
chemical symbol means that the batteries contains a heavy
metal at a certain concentration. It is indicated as follows:
Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead.