Olympus DM-5, DM-3 manual Battery handling precautions, Never heat or incinerate batteries

•In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the recorder’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the recorder in cold temperatures.

•Do not touch the metallic parts of the recorder for a long period of time at low temperatures.

This may damage your skin. At low temperatures, handle the recorder while wearing gloves.

Battery handling precautions

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.

fDanger:

•The recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other AC adapters or chargers.

•Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short- circuited or disassembled.

•Never heat or incinerate batteries.

•Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.

•Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle,

•To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, solder, etc.

•Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile.

•If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.

fWarning:

•Keep batteries dry at all times.

•If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.

•Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.

•Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

•If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the recorder.

•If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.

•Keep battery out of the reach of children.