GETTING READY

Power Supply Precautions

Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the charger.

■Battery Handling Precautions

●SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before using the battery for the first time.

NOTE

•The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.

•Use only the battery charger (BC-11L) that comes with the camera or the optionally available USB cradle (CA-32) to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Never use any other charging device.

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

—Never try to use the battery to power any device other than this camera.

—Never use or leave the battery near open flame.

—Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.

—Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you load it into the camera or attach it to the charger.

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

—Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any way, or expose it to strong impact.

—Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water.

—Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.

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