Olympus SP-820UZ - Manual (Page 65)

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• In places prone to strong vibrations.
• Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or
vibrations.
• When attaching the camera to or removing it from a tripod,
rotate the tripod screw, not the camera.
• Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other
non-OLYMPUS accessories.
• Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
• Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may
cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on
the image pickup device, or may possibly cause fi res.
• Do not push or pull severely on the lens.
• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the
batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent
condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After
storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the
shutter button to make sure that it is operating normally.
• The camera may malfunction if it is used in a location where
it is subject to a magnetic/electromagnetic fi eld, radio waves,
or high voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, video
game, loud speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio tower, or
transmission towers. In such cases, turn the camera off and on
again before further operation.
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions
described in the camera’s manual.
Battery Handling Precautions Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent
batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,
exploding, or causing electrical shocks or
burns.
DANGER
• 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, solder, etc.
• If battery fl uid gets into your eyes, fl ush 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.
• If you cannot remove the battery from the camera, contact an
authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove
the battery by force.
Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce
heat or an explosion.
WARNING
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a
fi re or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with
this product.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating
instructions.
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or
becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop
using the camera.
• If a battery leaks fl uid onto your clothing or skin, remove the
clothing and fl ush the affected area with clean, running cold
water immediately. If the fl uid burns your skin, seek medical
attention immediately.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous
vibration.
• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and
uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or
capacity, etc.).
• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the
insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn, as this may cause fl uid
leaks, fi re or injury.