Operating Precautions - Olympus EVOLT E-500 Advanced Manual

If charging does not complete although 10 hours have elapsed after the
specified charge time, stop charging to avoid fire, overheating or explosion.
In this case, contact Olympus Service Center.
The battery gets hot after extended use in a camera. To prevent burns, do
not remove the battery from the camera immediately after use.
Do not place the battery on an unstable surface such as a tilted or unsteady
table. If the battery falls off, it may be damaged or cause injury.
Do not shake the charger with a battery in. The battery could fly out of the
charger and cause injury or damage.
Do not place a heavy object on the charger or power cord. Also do not use
or store the charger or power cord in a location from which they might easily
fall, such as on top of a TV.
Do not store or use the charger where it may be exposed to moisture or
excessive dust. Be sure to remove dust from the power plug before
plugging it into a power outlet.
Do not charge a battery in an extremely cold or hot environment. The
optimum environmental temperature range when charging battery is
between 10 C and 30
°
battery performance may result.
Keep the power cord unplugged from a power outlet unless when using the
charger.
Do not pull on the cord when unplugging the power cord from a power
outlet. Grasp the plug to remove it. Also do not bend or pull the cord
excessively or place a heavy object on it. Damage to the power cord may
result in fire, overheating or electric shock.

Operating precautions

At time of purchase
• The battery is not charged at the factory. Charge it before use. Also,
whenever the battery has not been used for a long period, recharge it
before use.
• Check that the battery terminals are clean before use. If they are dirty,
contact failure may cause problems with charging or shorten the battery's
operation time after charging.
Care
• Clean the battery/charger and terminals by wiping them with a soft, dry
cloth. Never use a wet cloth, alcohol, lacquer thinner, benzene or
detergent.
BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger
C (50 F and 86 F). Outside this range, a decrease in
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