Pentax Optio A40 Operating Manual page 4

Caution
• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the
battery in fire, as it may explode.
• Do not charge any batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-
LI8. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a
risk of burns.
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a
risk of discoloring.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it
may cause a loss of sight, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean
water and get medical attention immediately.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes,
it may cause irritation to the skin, wash the affected areas thoroughly with
water.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as
there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long
periods of time.
• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be
careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or
mouth.
Depending on your inherent factors or physical conditions, the use of
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the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any
abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention
immediately.
Precautions for D-LI8 Battery Usage:
BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.
- DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.
About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter
Warning
• Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use
with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire
or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100-240 V AC.
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