Olympus C-211 - Manual (Page 16)

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Camera Care and Storage
HANDLING
• Never store or use the camera for long periods in locations subject to direct sunlight,
high humidity, extreme variation in temperature, or strong shocks or constant
vibration. Protect the camera at all times from dust and sand.
• Never store the camera near any type of appliance or equipment which generates
high temperatures, low temperatures, high or low humidity, or a strong magnetic field.
Never use the camera in a factory or laboratory where flammable gases are present.
• Never shake the camera or subject it to shock or strong vibration.
• To avoid damaging its precision lens, never leave the camera pointing directly into the
sun.
• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the batteries. Select a cool, dry
location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera.
After storage, test the camera by pressing the shutter release button to make sure
that it is operating normally.
• When the camera is mounted on a tripod, adjust the tripod head to reposition the
camera; do not twist the camera.
• Never touch the flash after it has been fired. Avoid using the flash for extended
periods. Allow it to cool occasionally between shots.
• To avoid injury from electrical shock, never attempt to disassemble or modify the
camera in any way.
Selecting Batteries for Your Camera
• This camera can use two CR-V3 lithium battery packs, four AA NiMH batteries, four
AA alkaline batteries, four AA lithium batteries, or four AA NiCd batteries. Use of
Olympus brand batteries is strongly recommended.
• Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures. Using NiMH
batteries is recommended.
• AA manganese batteries cannot be used with this camera.
• Always follow the battery recommendations and loading instructions. Incorrectly
loading the batteries could cause the batteries to leak or overheating.
• When using the camera on battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera
and extra batteries as warm as possible. Batteries which run down at low
temperatures may be restored after they are warmed at ambient temperature.