Olympus DP211 - Manual (Page 2)

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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital
Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions
for information about using the product
correctly and safely. Keep the instructions
handy for future reference. To ensure successful
recordings, we recommend that you test the
record function and volume before use.
• The contents of this document may be
changed in the future without advanced
notice. Contact our Customer Support Center
for the latest information relating to product
names and model numbers.
• The screen and recorder illustrations shown
in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the
actual product. The utmost care has been
taken to ensure the integrity of the contents
of this document. In the unlikely event that
a questionable item, error, or omission is
found, please contact our Customer Support
Center.
• Any liability for passive damages or damage
of any kind occurred due to data loss
incurred by a defect of the product, repair
performed by the third party other than
Olympus or an Olympus authorized service
station, or any other reason is excluded.
Safe and proper usage
General precautions:
• Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid
locations such as inside a closed automobile
under direct sunlight or on the beach in the
summer.
• Do not store the recorder in places exposed
to excessive moisture or dust.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol
and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.
• Do not place the recorder on top of or
near electric appliances such as TVs or
refrigerators.
• Avoid recording or playing back near cellular
phones or other wireless equipment, as they
may cause interference and noise. If you
experience noise, move to another place, or
move the recorder further away from such
equipment.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause
irreparable damage.
• Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit
yourself.
• Do not operate the unit while operating a
vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-
cart).
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
Warning regarding data loss:
• Recorded content in memory may be
destroyed or erased by operating mistakes,
unit malfunction, or during repair work.
• For important recorded content, we
recommend you to write it down some
where.
• Any liability for passive damages or damage
of any kind occurred due to data loss
incurred by a defect of the product, repair
performed by the third party other than
Olympus or an Olympus authorized service
station, or any other reasons is excluded from
Olympus’s liability.
Batteries:
f Danger:
• Batteries should never be exposed to flame,
heat, short-circuited or disassembled.
• 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.
f Warning:
• Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly
onto a battery or modify it.
• Do not connect the = and - terminals
together. This may cause fire, overheating or
electric shock.
• When carrying or storing the batteries, be
sure to put them in the provided case to
protect their 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 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 a 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.
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