Battery handling precautions – Olympus SP-565 UZ User Manual

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Battery Handling Precautions

Follow these important guidelines to

prevent batteries from leaking, overheating,

burning, exploding or causing electrical

shocks or burns.

DANGER

Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and

proper fitting charger.

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 hightemperatures

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, solder, 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.

WARNING

Keep batteries dry at all times.

To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating

or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries

recommended for use with this product.

Never mix batteries (old and new batteries,

charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of

different manufacture or capacity, etc.).

Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium or CR-V3

lithium battery packs.

Insert the battery carefully as described in the

operating instructions.

Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by

the insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn, as this

may cause fluid leaks, fire or injury.

CAUTION

Do not remove batteries immediately after using

the camera. Batteries may become hot during

prolonged use.

Always unload the battery from the camera before

storing the camera for a long period.

The following AA (R6) batteries cannot

be used.

Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not

at all covered by an insulating sheet.

Batteries whose - terminals are raised, but not

covered by an insulating sheet.

Batteries whose - terminals are flat and not

completely covered by an insulating sheet.

(Such batteries cannot be used even if the

-

terminals are partially covered.)

If NiMH batteries are not charged within the

specified time, stop charging them and do not

use them.

Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.

If a battery leaks, becomes discolored, deformed

or becomes abnormal in any other way during

operation, stop using the camera.

If a 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 subject batteries to strong shocks or

continuous vibration.

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