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Accidentally swallowing the battery,
cards or other small parts.
Accidentally
fi
ring the
fl
ash into their own
eyes or those of another child.
Accidentally being injured by the moving
parts of the camera.
Do not look at the sun or strong lights
with the camera.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty
or humid places.
Do not cover the
fl
ash with a hand while
fi
ring.
CAUTION
Stop using the camera immediately if
you notice any unusual odors, noise, or
smoke around it.
Never remove the batteries with bare
hands, which may cause a
fi
re or burn
your hands.
Never hold or operate the camera with
wet hands.
Do not leave the camera in places where
it may be subject to extremely high
temperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate
and, in some circumstances, cause the
camera to catch
fi
re.
Do not use the charger if it is covered
(such as a blanket). This could cause
overheating, resulting in
fi
re.
Handle the camera with care to avoid
getting a low-temperature burn.
When the camera contains metal
parts, overheating can result in a low-
temperature burn. Pay attention to the
following:
When used for a long period, the camera
will get hot. If you hold on to the camera
in this state, a low temperature burn may
be caused.
In places subject to extremely cold
temperatures, the temperature of the
camera's body may be lower than the
environmental temperature. If possible,
wear gloves when handling the camera
in cold temperatures.
Be careful with the strap.
Be careful with the strap when you carry
the camera. It could easily catch on stray
objects - and cause serious damage.
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Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent
batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,
exploding, or causing electrical shocks or
burns.
DANGER
The camera uses a lithium ion battery
speci
fi
ed by Olympus. Charge the battery
with the speci
fi
ed charger. Do not use any
other chargers.
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
fl
uid gets into your eyes,
fl
ush
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
fi
re or explosion,
use only batteries recommended for use
with this product.
Insert the battery carefully as described in
the operating instructions.
If rechargeable batteries have not been
recharged within the speci
fi
ed 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
fl
uid onto your clothing
or skin, remove the clothing and
fl
ush the
affected area with clean, running cold water
immediately.
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