Olympus LS-20M Detailed Instructions page 6

Warning regarding data loss:
• Recorded content in memory may be
destroyed or erased by operating mistakes,
unit malfunction, or during repair work. It is
recommended to back up and save important
content to other media such as a computer hard
disk.
• Any liability for passive damages or damage of
any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a
defect of the product, repair performed by the
third party other than Olympus or an Olympus
authorized service station, or any other reasons
is excluded from the Olympus's liability.
Handling the recorder
f Warning:
• Do not use the recorder near flammable
or explosive gases.
• Keep young children and infants away
from the recorder.
Always use and store the recorder out of the reach
of young children and infants to prevent the
following dangerous situations which could cause
serious injury:
1 Becoming entangled in the recorder strap,
causing strangulation.
2 Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or
other small parts.
3 Accidentally being injured by the moving
parts of the recorder.
• Do not use or store the recorder in
dusty or humid places.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the unit yourself.
• Use SD/SDHC memory cards only.
Never use other types of cards.
If you accidentally insert another type of
card into the recorder, contact an authorized
distributor or service center. Do not try to
remove the card by force.
• Do not operate the unit while operating
a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle,
EN or car).
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Safety precautions
f Caution:
• Stop using the recorder immediately if
you notice any unusual odors, noise, or
smoke around it.
Never remove the batteries with bare hands,
which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
• Be careful with the strap.
Be careful with the strap when you carry the
recorder. It could easily catch on stray objects
and cause serious damage.
• Do not leave the recorder in places
where it may be subject to extremely
high temperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in
some circumstances, cause the recorder to catch
fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it
is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause
overheating, resulting in fire.
• Handle the recorder with care to avoid
getting a low-temperature burn.
• When the recorder contains metal parts,
overheating can result in a low-temperature
burn. Pay attention to the following:
• When used for a long period, the recorder
will get hot. If you hold on to the recorder in
this state, a low-temperature burn may be
caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold
temperatures, the temperature of the
recorder's body may be lower than the
environmental temperature. If possible, wear
gloves when handling the recorder in cold
temperatures.