Getting started, Identification of parts

fCaution:

•Stop using the recorder immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.

Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands.

•Be careful with the strap.

Be careful with the strap when you carry the recorder. It could easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage.

•Handle the recorder with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.

•When the recorder contains metal parts, overheating can result

in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:

•When used for a long period, the recorder will get hot. If you hold on to the recorder in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.

•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.

fDanger:

•Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short- circuited or disassembled.

•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 a 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.

•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.

fCaution:

•Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.