*WARNING

.Rechargeable Battery

•To charge the battery, use only the method specifically described in this manual. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.

•Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.

•The battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service life.

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•Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.

–Never use or leave the battery near open flame.-

–Do not expose the battery to heat or fire.

–Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when charging it.

–Never carry or store the battery together with items that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.).

–Never disassemble the battery, pierce it with a needle, or expose it to strong impact (hit it with a hammer, step on it, etc.), and never apply solder to it. Never place the battery into a microwave oven, dehumidifier, high-pressure generating device, etc.

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Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation,

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discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using,

 

charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera

 

 

and keep it away from open flame. Also, do not use the affected battery after the

 

abnormal symptoms disappear.

 

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Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile

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parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.

 

Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its

 

 

performance and loss of service life. Also, these conditions can cause the

 

 

battery to swell to the point that you may not be able to remove it.

 

. Memory Cards

 

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Memory cards are small and present a risk of accidentally being

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swallowed by infants and young children. Keep memory cards out of the

reach of infants and young children. If a memory card is ever swallowed accidentally, contact a physician immediately.

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