INTRODUCTION

■Batteries

•Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, which damages and corrodes the area around the batteries and creates the risk of fire and personal injury. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using batteries.

—Never try to take batteries apart and never allow them to become shorted.

—Do not expose batteries to heat or fire.

—Never mix new batteries with old ones.

—Never mix batteries of different types.

—Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

—When loading batteries, make sure their positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing correctly.

—When using rechargeable batteries, be sure to read the Safety Precautions section of the user documentation that comes with them.

—Use only the batteries that are specified for this camera.

—If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove its batteries.

■Alkaline Batteries

•Should liquid from an alkaline battery ever get into your eyes, take the following steps.

1.Immediately rinse your eyes with clean water. Do not rub!

2.See a physician as soon as possible.

Failure to clean alkaline battery fluid from the eyes creates the risk of loss of sight.

■Rechargeable Batteries

•Should you ever notice any of the following conditions while using, charging, or storing batteries, immediately remove them from the camera, and keep them away from open flame:

—Fluid leaking

—Emission of a strange odor

—Heat emission

—Battery discoloration

—Battery deformation

—Any other battery abnormality

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