General Precautions

Batteries

Danger

•Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it.

•Do not connect the = and -terminals together. This may cause fire, overheating or electric shock.

•When carrying or storing the battery, be sure to put it in the provided case to protect its terminals. Do not carry or store the battery with any metal objects (such as key rings). If this warning is not followed, fire, overheating or electric shock may occur.

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

•Do not insert the batteries with their = and -terminals reversed.

•If any liquid from a battery gets into your eyes, promptly wash it off with clean water and consult your doctor at once.

•There is a hole from which gas escapes on the= terminal. Do not cover or block it.

Warning

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

•Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries.

•Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover.

•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

•If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:

1remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and;

2call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service.

•Do not expose the batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals.

•Do not remove or damage the battery insulating sheet.

•Do not use the batteries if you find something wrong with them such as leakage, color change or deformity.

•Should any battery liquid get on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean water.

•Keep batteries away from fire.

Caution

•Do not subject batteries to strong shocks.

•Do not use batteries of different types, voltages, and/or brand names.

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