Olympus VN-541PC User Manual page 38

Safety precautions
s Do not submerge the battery in
freshwater or saltwater, or allow its
terminals to become wet.
s Discontinue use of the battery
if it develops a problem such
as leaking, discoloration or
deformation.
s Battery fluid on clothing or skin
may damage the skin, so rinse the
battery fluid off right away with
tap water or other clean water.
f CAUTION
s Do not throw the battery around,
or subject it to strong shocks.
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s Do not use a battery with a torn
casing seal (insulating covering).
s Always remove the battery when
the voice recorder will not be used
for an long period.
s Remove the battery from the voice
recorder as soon as the battery
becomes unusable. It may cause
leakage.
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Operating precautions
• Do not leave the voice recorder in hot or
humid locations such as in direct sunlight
inside a vehicle, or on a beach during
summer.
• Do not store the voice recorder in humid
or dusty locations.
• If the voice recorder becomes wet or
damp, wipe off the moisture right away
with a dry cloth. Contact with salt water
should be particularly avoided.
• Do not place the voice recorder on top of
or near a TV, refrigerator or other electrical
appliance.
• Prevent sand or mud from getting on the
voice recorder. It may cause product not to
be repairable.
• Do not subject the voice recorder to
intense vibrations or shocks.
• Do not use the voice recorder in humid
locations.
• Placing a magnetic card (such as a bank
cash card) near the speaker or earphones
may cause errors in the data stored on the
magnetic card.
• Noise may be heard when the voice
recorder is placed near an electric lamp
line, fluorescent light or a mobile phone
during recording or playback.