Olympus Camedia C-720 Ultra Zoom Basic Manual page 237

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating,
burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
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When using NiMH batteries (optronal wrth certarn models), use only the Olympus brand NiMH
batteries and fitting charger.
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Never heat or incinerate batteries.
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Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact
with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
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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.
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To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructrons
regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modrfy It in any
way, by soldering, etc.
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Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a crgarette lighter rn a
vehicle.
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If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold runnrng water
and seek medical attention immediately.
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Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a
battery, seek medical attention immediately.
0 Keep batteries dry at all times, Never allow them to come Into contact with fresh or salt water.
*To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causrng a fire or explosion, use only
batteries recommended for use with this product.
0 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries. batteries of
different manufacture or capacity, etc.).
0 Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium or CR-V3 lithium battery packs.
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Insert batteries carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never load batterres wrth
their +/- terminals reversed. Never force batteries into the battery compartment.
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