Olympus C-211 - Manual (Page 13)

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WARNING
1 Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh
water or salt water.
2 To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion:
• Use only batteries recommended for use with this product.
• Never heat batteries, incinerate them, or attempt to disassemble them.
• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries,
batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).
• Never attempt to charge alkaline or lithium batteries.
• Load batteries carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never reverse
their polarity when loading.
• To prevent a fire or minor burns, inspect batteries carefully before loading. Never
load a battery if you notice that the insulation or protective covering is damaged
in any way or if the battery cover is warped, even if the batteries are new.
3 If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop charging them and
do not use them.
4 Before loading, always inspect batteries carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping,
or any other abnormality.
5 Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally
swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
6 If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the
affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin,
seek medical attention immediately.
7 Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, and never insert
anything (other than the recommended battery) into the battery compartment.