WARNING

Concerning the Supplied Battery Charger

Warning! Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. For indoor use only.

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

■ Use with the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries

œ Do not use the supplied battery charge to recharge batteries other than the rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (HR-3US or HR-3U, supplied with the digital camera or sold separately) or Ni-Cd batteries (N-3US or N-3U, sold separately). Use with a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable battery may cause excess heat, combustion, or leakage, and cause a fire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby objects.

■ Do not invert the polarity ((+) and (–)) of the batteries

œ Place the batteries in the battery charger with the (+) and (–) terminals oriented as indicated on the charger. If the batteries are placed in the wrong orientation, the batteries may leak, overheat, explode, or be damaged.

■ Use a 100 to 240 V AC power supply

œ If used with a power supply other than that specified, it may cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when finished

œ If the battery charger is left plugged into the power outlet for a long period of time, there is a risk of fire. In particular, if the batteries are recharged continuously for more than two days (48 hours), they may generate heat, leak, or explode.

■Cautions when plugging in the battery charger

œ Securely plug the power cord all the way in the power outlet when using the battery charger. If the battery charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may generate and cause a fire.

œ If the power cord is damaged, or cannot be correctly plugged into the power outlet, do not use the battery charger. Using the battery charger in this condition may cause a fire or electric shock.

œDo not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power cord or power outlet. A build-up of dust may cause a short circuit or generate heat and cause a fire.

œWhen unplugging the power cord from the power outlet, be careful not to apply excessive force. Doing so may damage the plug and cause a fire or electric shock.

■Cautions concerning the power cord

œDo not leave the power cord plugged into the power outlet while the other end is

not plugged into the battery charger. The loose end can cause electrocution if touched with wet hands or if handled by children.

œ Only use the power cord supplied with the battery charger. If a different power cord is used, it may be rated for a different current load, and that may cause a fire.

œThe supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the supplied battery charger. Do not use it with other devices for it may cause a fire or electric shock.

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