Olympus E-400 - Manual (Page 154)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
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Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.
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You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close
to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
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Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
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Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent
the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:
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Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.
• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.
• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
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Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
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Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
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Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
CAUTION
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Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke
around it.
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Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
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Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.
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Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high
temperatures.
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Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to
catch fire. Do not use the charger if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause
overheating, resulting in fire.
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Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.
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When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature burn.
Pay attention to the following:
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When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this
state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s body
may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling
the camera in cold temperatures.
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Be careful with the strap.
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Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects -
and cause serious damage.
DANGER
• The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified
charger. Do not use any other chargers.
• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with
any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
• Never store batteries where they 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 their terminals, carefully follow all instructions
regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a 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 batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery,
seek medical attention immediately.
Product Handling Precautions
Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,
exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.