INTRODUCTION

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 or the battery charger unit, and keep it away from open flame:

Fluid leaking

Emission of a strange odor

Heat emission

Battery discoloration

Battery deformation

Any other battery abnormality

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.

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

Never use any other type of charger unit except the one specified for the batteries.

Never try to use batteries to power any device other than this camera.

Never use or leave batteries near open flame.

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

Make sure batteries are oriented correctly when you load them into the camera or attach them to the charger unit.

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

Never try to take batteries apart, modify them in any way, or expose them to strong impact.

Do not immerse batteries in fresh water or salt water.

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

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