Olympus E-500 User Manual
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BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger
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z If charging does not complete although 10 hours have elapsed after the
specified charge time, stop charging to avoid fire, overheating or explosion.
In this case, contact Olympus Service Center.
z The battery gets hot after extended use in a camera. To prevent burns, do
not remove the battery from the camera immediately after use.
z Do not place the battery on an unstable surface such as a tilted or unsteady
table. If the battery falls off, it may be damaged or cause injury.
z Do not shake the charger with a battery in. The battery could fly out of the
charger and cause injury or damage.
z Do not place a heavy object on the charger or power cord. Also do not use
or store the charger or power cord in a location from which they might easily
fall, such as on top of a TV.
z Do not store or use the charger where it may be exposed to moisture or
excessive dust. Be sure to remove dust from the power plug before
plugging it into a power outlet.
z Do not charge a battery in an extremely cold or hot environment. The
optimum environmental temperature range when charging battery is
between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). Outside this range, a decrease in
battery performance may result.
z Keep the power cord unplugged from a power outlet unless when using the
charger.
z Do not pull on the cord when unplugging the power cord from a power
outlet. Grasp the plug to remove it. Also do not bend or pull the cord
excessively or place a heavy object on it. Damage to the power cord may
result in fire, overheating or electric shock.
Operating precautions
At time of purchase
• The battery is not charged at the factory. Charge it before use. Also,
whenever the battery has not been used for a long period, recharge it
before use.
• Check that the battery terminals are clean before use. If they are dirty,
contact failure may cause problems with charging or shorten the battery's
operation time after charging.
Care
• Clean the battery/charger and terminals by wiping them with a soft, dry
cloth. Never use a wet cloth, alcohol, lacquer thinner, benzene or
detergent.