Olympus VT1621-01 manual Handling the Camera, Important Safety INSTRUCTlONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS (continued)

5.Never heat batteries or incinerate them.

6.Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette lighter in a vehicle.

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

WARNING

1.Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh water or salt water.

2.To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion:

•Use only batteries recommended for use with this product.

•Never heat batteries, incinerate them, or attempt to disassemble them.

•Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).

•Never attempt to charge alkaline or lithium batteries.

•Load batteries carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never reverse their polarity when loading.

•Batteries with any part of the outer seal (magnetic insulation sheath) peeling off, or any battery split along the seam, can leak, generate heat, or explode.

•To prevent a fire or minor burns, inspect batteries carefully before loading. Never load a battery if you notice that the insulation or protective covering is damaged in any way or if the battery cover is warped, even if the batteries are new. Batteries sold at stores may have these kinds of abnormalities. Never use these batteries.

3.If Ni-MH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.

4.Before loading, always inspect batteries carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.

5.Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.

6.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.

7.Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, and never insert anything (other than the recommended battery) into the battery compartment.

CAUTION

1.Olympus Ni-MH batteries are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device.

2.Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

3.Always charge sets of batteries (2 or 4) together.

4.Always charge Ni-MH batteries before using them for the first time, or if they have not been used for a long period.

5.While the camera is not in use, always remove the batteries to prevent accidental leakage which could damage the battery compartment.

6.If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or in any other way becomes abnormal during operation, stop using the camera and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or electric shock.

7.Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.

8.Batteries may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, never remove them immediately after using the camera.

Handling the Camera

WARNING

1.Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you fire the flash, you must be at least 3 ft. away from the faces of your subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.

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