Safe and proper usage – Olympus WS-560M User Manual
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Safe and proper usage
• When carrying or storing the
batteries, be sure to put it in 
the provided case to protect its 
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 connect the batteries
directly to a power outlet 
or a cigarette lighter of an 
automobile.
• 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
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.