Olympus VT1621-01 manual Handling Batteries

14.Foreign Objects, Spillage - To avoid personal injury from fire or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage.

15.Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the covers or disassemble the product could expose you to dangerous high voltage points.

16.Damage Requiring Service - While using the optional AC adapter, if you notice any of the conditions described below, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel:

a)If liquid has been spilled, or any object has fallen into the product.

b)If the product has been exposed to water.

c)If the product does not operate normally while following operating instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the product, requiring extensive repair work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

d)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

e)If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for servicing.

17.Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service center uses only parts recommended by the manufacturer to ensure that the replacement parts have the same characteristics as the originals. Unauthorized substitution of parts could cause a fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards.

18.Safety Check - Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working condition.

19.Heat - Never use or store this product near a heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance which generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.

WARNING!

•Keep batteries away from children.

•If a child swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.

•Dispose of lithium batteries promptly and safely in compliance with local laws regarding the disposal of such items.

•To avoid causing a fire or minor burns, always handle lithium batteries carefully.

•Never attempt to charge the lithium

battery, disassemble it, heat it above 212° F (100° C) or incinerate it.

•To ensure good contact, wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth before use.

•To avoid short circuiting the +/-sides of the battery, never handle a lithium battery with a metal tool, tweezers, etc.

The DANGER indication alerts you to an Danger imminent hazard that if not avoided could

result in death or serious injury.

The WARNING indication alerts you to a Warning potential hazard that if not avoided may

result in death or serious injury.

The CAUTION indication alerts you to a Caution potential hazard that if not avoided may result

in injury or in property or equipment damage.

Handling Batteries

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

DANGER

1.If you use Ni-MH batteries, use only Olympus Ni-MH batteries and the recharging unit recommended for use with these batteries.

2.Never load batteries with their +/− terminals reversed. Never force batteries into the battery compartment.

3.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, with soldering, etc.

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

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