WARNING

Concerning the Batteries

Concerning the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries
œFollow all the warnings indicated below to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating,
exploding, catching fire, or becoming damaged.
œUse only the supplied battery charger for
recharging.
œDo not install with the polarities ((+) and
(–)) inverted.
œDo not heat the batteries or throw them in a
fire.
œDo not allow metal objects to touch the
terminals. Do not carry loose with
necklaces, hairpins, etc.
œDo not transform, open, or modify.
œDo not put in water or any liquid, or get the
terminals wet.
œAlways stop the recharging after the
prescribed recharge time, even if the
batteries are not fully charged.
œDo not remove or puncture the external
wrapping.
œDo not use if there is leaking, swelling,
temperature rising, discoloration, or any
other abnormal condition.
œKeep out of the reach of children.
œDo not drop, hit, or submit the batteries to
strong shocks.
œDo not use recharged batteries together
with discharged batteries.
œRecharge and use two batteries at a time.
œAlways recharge the batteries before using
them for the first time, or when using them
after they have been kept in storage for a
long time.
œOperating and storage conditions
œTemperature 0 to 40°C (charged)
0 to 50°C (discharged)
–20 to 30°C (storage)
œHumidity 45 to 85%
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000
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