Olympus 2004 - Manual (Page 16)

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Safety precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating,
burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
Battery handling precautions
DANGER
● This camera uses an lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of
battery. Using any other type of battery could result in battery leakage or overheating, posing a
risk of fire or explosion. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully
before using it.
● Never heat or incinerate the battery.
● Take precautions when carrying or storing the battery to prevent it from coming into contact with
any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
● Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high
temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.
● To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging its terminals, carefully follow all instructions
regarding the use of the battery. Never attempt to disassemble the battery or modify it in any
way, by soldering, etc.
● If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and
seek medical attention immediately.
● Always store the battery out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows the
battery, seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING
● Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact with fresh or salt water.
● If the rechargeable battery has not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging it and
do not use it.
● Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken.
● If the battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way
during operation, stop using the camera and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus
service center. Continued use may result in fire or electric shock.
● If the 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.
● Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert anything (other
than the specified battery) into the compartment.
● Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
CAUTION
● If the battery’s +/– terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the
battery well with the dry cloth before use.
● Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long
period.
● The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it
immediately after using the camera.
● When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and
spare the battery as warm as possible. The battery which run down at low temperatures may be
restored after it is warmed at room temperature.
● The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on the shooting conditions or battery.
● Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries.
A recommended battery may be difficult to obtain while traveling.