CARE AND STORAGE
BATTERY HANDLING
CAUTIONS
Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over
40°C/104°F) or to extreme cold (below -10°C/14°F).
Low temperature, even within this range, may
sometimes cause deterioration in battery perfor-
mance, thereby temporarily disabling the camera.
Avoid sudden temperature changes and humidity.
Do not expose the camera to strong magnetic
fields.
Do not apply excessive force to the camera or its
controls.
Do not touch the contact points inside the camera.
Do not use organic solments, thinners, or benzine
to clean the camera.
Avoid strong impacts caused by bumping or
dropping the camera.
Do not expose the camera to water, such as from
rain.
Do not expose the camera to dust and sand.
NOTES
Do not mix different types of batteries or
new and old batteries.
When the camera is not used for an
extended period of time, remove the
batteries.
Keep spare batteries on hand when going
on a long trip or to a cold area.
Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a
battery's terminals from making electrical
contact. To avoid this, wipe both terminals
before loading batteries.
WARNING
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE
THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-
VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.
WARNINGS
NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE,
RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT
BATTERIES. NEVER EXPOSE
BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR
OPEN FLAMES.
KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD
SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
USE TWO 3V LITHIUM BATTERIES
(CR123A OR DL123A). NEVER TRY TO
DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY
BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR
USE IN THIS CAMERA.
In case of malfunction, consult your nearest
Olympus dealer or Olympus service center.
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