Olympus SP-610UZ Instruction Manual page 72

CAUTION
• Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual
odors, noise, or smoke around it.
• Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may
cause a fi re or burn your hands.
• Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.
• Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to
extremely high temperatures.
• Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some
circumstances, cause the camera to catch fi re. Do not use
the charger or USB-AC adapter (sold separately) if it is
covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating,
resulting in fi re.
• Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature
burn.
• When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can
result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the
following:
• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you
hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn
may be caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the
temperature of the camera's body may be lower than the
environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when
handling the camera in cold temperatures.
• Be careful with the strap.
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could
easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage.
Battery Handling Precautions Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or
burns.
DANGER
• When using NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries), use only
Olympus brand NiMH batteries and the correct charger.
• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent
them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as
jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct
sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle,
near a heat source, etc.
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• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals,
carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries.
Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any
way, solder, etc.
• If battery fl uid gets into your eyes, fl ush your eyes immediately
with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention
immediately.
• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a
child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention
immediately.
WARNING
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a
fi re or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with
this product.
• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and
uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or
capacity, etc.).
• Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium battery packs.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating
instructions.
• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the
insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn, as this may cause fl uid
leaks, fi re or injury.
CAUTION
• Do not remove batteries immediately after using the camera.
Batteries may become hot during prolonged use.
• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the
camera for a long period.