WARNING

■ If charging is not completed even after the specified time elapses, stop the charging immediately

œIf charging is continued, it may cause a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, eruption

or leakage of electrolyte, or overheating.

■ Keep out of the reach of children

œ The battery pack is not a toy and an unforeseeable accident may occur if handled by children.

CAUTION

■Recharge before use

œ Always first recharge the battery pack before using it for the first time, or before using it after a long period of non-use. During recharging, the battery pack will be warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

■ Take care when handling immediately after use

œ The battery pack may be extremely hot immediately after use. After turning off the digital disk camera, allow time for the battery pack to cool before removing it.

■Cautions concerning recycling

œTo help preserve the environment and promote the effective use of resources,

when the battery pack has ended its usable life, completely discharge it, place tape on its positive (+) and negative (–) terminals to prevent shorting, and hand it in for recycling.

œIf you must dispose of the battery pack yourself, always dispose of it as nonflammable refuse and follow the regulations for your area.

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