Notes On Battery Usage - Hitachi HDC-891E Instruction Manual

Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions
and the notes described below:
Use only the specified batteries.
Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life
and reduce camera performance. Therefore Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are
highly recommended.
When you are using a new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that
have not been used for an extended period of time (the batteries that passed the
expiry date are exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured.
Therefore, to maximise their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully
charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
The batteries may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera or
the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
If the batteries are not to be used for a long period of time, remove them from the
camera to prevent leakage or corrosion and store them after no battery power is left.
Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, their performance may be
impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.
Charge the rechargeable batteries fully before using for the first time.
Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
Never use manganese batteries.
To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the batteries away from other metal objects
when carrying or storing.
This symbol mark [crossed-out wheeled bin] indicates separate collec-
tion of waste batteries in the EU countries. The batteries provided with
this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please use the
return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal
of the waste batteries.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical
symbol means that the batteries contains a heavy metal at a certain
concentration. It is indicated as follows:
Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead.
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