Safety precautions
•In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the recorder’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the recorder in cold temperatures.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
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•Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non- rechargeable batteries.
•Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated,
•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.
•Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile.
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•If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.
fWarning:
•Keep batteries dry at all times.
•If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.
•Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
•Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
•If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the recorder.
•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.
•Keep battery out of the reach of children.
•If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
1remove the battery immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service.
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