Safety Precautions
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WARNING
• 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 causing a fire or explosion,
use only batteries recommended for use with this product.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never
load the battery with its +/- terminals reversed. Never force the battery into
the battery compartment.
• If the rechargeable battery has not been recharged within the specified time,
stop charging it and do not use it.
• 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 and consult your
dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result
in fire or electric shock.
• 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 attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never
insert anything (other than the recommended battery) into the battery
compartment.
• 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.
• Olympus lithium ion batteries are intended for use only with Olympus digital
cameras. To find out whether your camera can be used with these batteries,
read your camera’s manual.
• Always charge lithium ion batteries when using them for the first time, or if
they have not been used for a long period.
• The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do
not remove it immediately after using the camera.
• When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to
keep the camera and spare batteries as warm as possible. Batteries which
run down at low temperatures may be restored after they are warmed at
room temperature.
• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a
long period.
• Before using a rechargeable battery, be sure to read the instructions.
• The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on the shooting
conditions or battery.
• Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase
an ample supply of extra batteries. A recommended battery may be difficult
to obtain while traveling.
