Safety precautions
Battery handling precautions
fDanger:
•The recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other AC adapters or chargers.
•Battery should never be exposed to flame, heated,
•Never heat or incinerate battery.
•Take precautions when carrying or storing battery to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, 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.
•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 battery 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:
•Rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with Olympus digital voice recorder
•There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type.
•Dispose of the used battery following the instructions.
•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.
•Always charge a rechargeable battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period.
•Rechargeable battery have limited lifetime. When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified condition, replace it with a new one.
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