Olympus DS-5500 Instruction Manual page 7

• If you notice anything unusual when using
this product such as abnormal noise, heat,
smoke, or a burning odor:
1 remove the battery immediately while being
careful not to burn yourself, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative
for service.
f Caution:
• The battery may become hot during
prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do
not remove it immediately after using the
recorder.
• If the recorder is not used for an extended
period, remove the battery from the
recorder.
• Use only AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries or
AAA (HR03) NiMH rechargeable batteries.
• The following type of batteries cannot be used:
AAA (R03) manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries/
AAA (ZR03) oxyride batteries/AAA (FR03)
lithium batteries
• When replacing the NiMH rechargeable
batteries, replace all of them with genuine
Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
(BR404).
• In some cases, alkaline batteries may
have a shorter service life than NiMH
rechargeable batteries. Especially at
low temperatures, alkaline battery
performance is limited. In such a case,
the use of NiMH rechargeable batteries is
recommended.
• The bundled/included rechargeable
battery is exclusively for use with
Olympus digital voice recorder DS-5500.
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced with the incorrect battery type.
• Always charge a rechargeable battery
when using it for the first time, or if it has
not been used for a long period.
• Rechargeable batteries have limited
lifetime. When the operating time
becomes shorter even if the rechargeable
battery is fully charged, replace it with a
new one.
Safety precautions
• Dispose of the used battery following the
instructions.
• Please recycle batteries to help save our
planet's resources. When you throw away
dead batteries, be sure to cover their
terminals and always observe local laws
and regulations.
Docking station
f Danger:
• Never disconnect the AC adapter or power
cord with a wet hand. This may cause
electric shock or injury.
• Only use the dedicated AC adapter
with the docking station. Using it in
combination with other AC adapters may
cause overheating, fire, or malfunction.
f Warning:
• Never disassemble, modify, or repair the
docking station yourself. This may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Never use the docking station in locations
where it might come into contact with
liquids. Getting the docking station wet
may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not drop the docking station or allow
it to suffer extreme shocks. This may cause
damage, or fire or electric shock.
• Do not touch the connector or insert the
metal wires or similar object into any of
the plugs. This may cause fire, or electric
shock.
f Caution:
• Unplug the AC adapter or power cord
from the docking station and AC outlet
when not using for extended periods of
time. If this precaution is not followed and
the docking station is damaged then fire
may occur.
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