Operating precautions

Safety precautions

fWARNING

sDo not touch or hold the battery with wet hands.

It may case electric shock or product failure.

sDo not use a battery with a scratched or damaged case.

It may cause ruptures or overheating.

sDo not insert the battery with its positive/negative terminals in the opposite direction.

It may cause leaking, overheating, combustion or ruptures.

•Do not use a battery with a torn casing seal (insulating covering).

•Always remove the battery when the voice recorder will not be used for an long period.

•When disposing used batteries, insulate their contacts with tape and discard them as general waste in the manner prescribed by the local authority.

•Remove the battery from the voice recorder as soon as the battery becomes unusable. It may cause leakage.

sBattery fluid in the eyes may cause blindness. If battery fluid gets in eyes, do not rub the eyes. Instead, rinse them thoroughly with tap water or other clean water right away. Go to doctor immediately.

sDo not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries.

sKeep the battery out of the reach of infants and children.

The battery could be swallowed by an infant or child. If swallowed, go to doctor immediately.

sIf you notice abnormal sound, heat, burning odor or smoke from the voice recorder during use:

1 Remove the battery immediately, taking care not to injure yourself.

2 Have the voice recorder repaired by your place of purchase or an Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or burns.

sDo not submerge the battery in freshwater or saltwater, or allow its terminals to become wet.

sDiscontinue use of the battery if it develops a problem such as leak- ing, discoloration or deformation.

sBattery fluid on clothing or skin may damage the skin, so rinse the battery fluid off right away with tap water or other clean water.

fCAUTION

sDo not throw the battery around, or subject it to strong shocks.

sRecycling batteries helps saving resources. When disposing a used battery, always cover its terminals and observe local laws and regula- tions.

•Do not leave the voice recorder in hot or humid locations such as in direct sunlight inside a vehicle, or on a beach during summer.

•Do not store the voice recorder in humid or dusty locations.

•If the voice recorder becomes wet or damp, wipe off the moisture right away with a dry cloth. Contact with salt water should be particularly avoided.