Olympus EVOLT E-500 - Manual (Page 204)

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BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger
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„ Operating temperatures
• Use the battery within the operating temperature range specified for the
camera.
• Even within the specified operating temperature range, battery operation
time decreases as the temperature drops. When the temperature is low, it
is recommended to carry a spare charged battery and keep it warm in a
pocket, bag, etc. When carrying a battery in your pocket, be sure to cover
the battery terminals with the provided protection cap to prevent short-
circuiting. Do not put anything else in the pocket with the battery.
• The optimum ambient temperature for charging is between 10°C and
30°C (50°F and 86°F).
• When a battery is warm or hot, as is the case when it has recently been
used, recharging may not be performed properly. For best results, wait
until the battery temperature cools down before recharging it.
„ Transport and storage
• Do not leave the battery in the charger or camera. Even when the power
switch is set to off, a small amount of current continues to flow and may
lead to a decrease in battery performance. When not using the battery,
attach the provided protection cap and store it in a cool, dry place with a
temperature between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).
• When transporting or storing the battery, attach the provided protection
cap to prevent short-circuiting of the +/- terminals. Do not put any metallic
objects including personal ornaments in a bag or drawer with the battery.
This could cause a fire, overheating, explosion or leakage.
„ Service life
• Battery performance degrades gradually after repeated charging and
discharging. When operation time has decreased significantly, you may
need to replace the battery. Battery capacity is usually reduced by half
after about 500 charge/discharge cycles (though this varies depending on
the operating conditions).
„ Recycling the battery
• Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you
throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their + and – terminals and
always observe local laws and regulations.
„ Notes on charging
• The charger and the battery heat up during charging. This is not a
malfunction.
• TV or radio reception may be interfered with during charging. This is not a
malfunction. To avoid interference, move the battery charger further away
from the TV or radio.