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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

The camera uses a lithium ion battery speciﬁ ed

by Olympus. Charge the battery with the speciﬁ ed

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, 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.

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.

If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged

within the speciﬁ ed 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 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.

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CAUTION

Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully

for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other

abnormality.

The battery may become hot during prolonged

use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it

immediately after using the camera.

Always unload the battery from the camera before

storing the camera for a long period.

Caution for Usage Environment

To protect the high-precision technology contained

in this product, never leave the camera in the

places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:

Places where temperatures and/or humidity

are high or go through extreme changes.

Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near

other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or

humidiﬁ ers.

In sandy or dusty environments.

Near ﬂ ammable items or explosives.

In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.

When using products with weatherproof designs,

read their manuals as well.

In places prone to strong vibrations.

Never drop the camera or subject it to severe

shocks or vibrations.

When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of

the camera with the tripod head. Do not twist the

camera.

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 CCD, 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.

Always observe the operating environment

restrictions described in the camera’s manual.

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