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This camera uses four AA nickel metal hydride
batteries, AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries or
AA NiCd batteries. (Olympus brand AA nickel metal
hydride batteries are recommended.)
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Do not use 3 V manganese batteries. Besides
shortening battery life, manganese batteries may
overheat and damage the camera.
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Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect use of batteries
can cause fluid leak, heat generation, or other
damage. When replacing batteries, be sure to load
them correctly.
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The batteries may be temporarily disabled when
exposed to cold temperatures. Try to keep the camera
and batteries warm when using the camera in a cold
environment. Batteries that are weak in cold
temperatures will be restored under normal
temperatures.
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Sweat, oil, and so on, can prevent a battery’s
terminals from making electrical contact. To avoid this,
wipe both terminals before loading the battery.
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Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long
trip. New batteries may be difficult or impossible to
obtain abroad.
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When using nickel metal hydride or NiCd batteries,
make sure to charge them fully with the correct battery
charger.
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Read instructions carefully before handling nickel
metal hydride or NiCd batteries.
BATTERY HANDLING