INTRODUCTION
14
Batteries
• Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, which
damages and corrodes the area around the batteries
and creates the danger 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 leakage, strange odor, heat
generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other
abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing
batteries, immediately remove them from the camera or
the battery charger unit and keep them away from open
flame.
• The term “battery” in this manual refers to the
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries.
• The term “charger unit” in the following precautions
refers to the CASIO BC-5H Charger Unit.