Olympus CAMEDIA C-500 ZOOM Basic Manual page 9

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 (included in some areas), use only the Olympus
brand NiMH batteries and fitting 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.
• 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, by soldering, etc.
• Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette
lighter in a vehicle.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush 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. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh
or salt water.
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire 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 or CR-V3 lithium battery packs.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never load
the battery with its +/- terminals reversed. Never force the battery into the battery
compartment.
• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the
sheet is torn, as this may cause fluid leaks, fire, or injury. Do not use these
batteries even if they were purchased in this condition.
Safety Precautions
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