5
Safe and proper usage
• When carrying or storing the
batteries, be sure to put it in
the provided case to protect its
terminals. Do not carry or store
the batteries with any metal
objects (such as key rings).
If this warning is not followed,
fire, overheating or electric shock
may occur.
• Do not connect the batteries
directly to a power outlet
or a cigarette lighter of an
automobile.
• Do not insert the batteries with
their
=
and
-
terminals reversed.
• If any liquid from a battery gets
into your eyes, promptly wash it
off with clean water and consult
your doctor at once.
• Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline, lithium or any other
non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never use any batteries with a
torn or cracked outer cover.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
• If you notice anything unusual
when using this product such as
abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a
burning odor:
1
remove the batteries immediately
while being careful not to burn
yourself, and;
2
call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.
• Do not expose the batteries to
water. Do not allow water to
contact the terminals.
• Do not remove or damage the
batteries insulating sheet.
• Do not use the batteries if you
find something wrong with them
such as leakage, color change or
deformity.
• Unplug the charger if the
charging is still incomplete after
the specified time it should take.
• Should any batteries liquid get on
skin or clothing, promptly wash it
off with clean water.
• Keep batteries away from fire.
f
Caution:
• Do not subject batteries to strong
shocks.
• When using rechargeable
batteries that have not been used
for a while, be sure to recharge
them before use.
• Rechargeable
batteries
have
limited lifetime. When the
operating time becomes shorter
even if the rechargeable battery
is fully charged under the
specified condition, replace it
with a new one.
