Olympus IM005 Instruction Manual page 121

• Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
• Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following
dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:
• Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.
• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.
• Accidentally fi ring the fl ash into their own eyes or those of another child.
• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
• If you fi nd that the USB-AC adapter is extremely hot or notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it,
unplug the power plug from wall outlet immediately and stop using it. Then, contact an authorized distributor or
service center.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed
below, no matter if in use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight,
beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifi ers.
• In sandy or dusty environments.
• Near fl ammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using products with weatherproof designs, read their
manuals as well.
• In places prone to strong vibrations.
• The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus.
Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters or
chargers.
• Never incinerate or heat batteries in microwaves, on hot plates, or in pressure vessels, etc.
• Never leave the camera on or near electromagnetic devices.
This may cause overheating, burning, or exploding.
• Do not connect terminals with any metallic objects.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal
objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, keys, etc.
The short circuit may cause overheating, exploding, or burning, which burn or damage you.
• 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.
• If you cannot remove the battery from the camera, contact an authorized distributor or service center.
Do not try to remove the battery by force.
Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion.
• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children and pets. If they accidentally swallow a battery, seek
medical attention immediately.
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fi re or explosion, use only batteries recommended
for use with this product.
• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specifi ed time, stop charging them and do not
use them.
• Do not use batteries with scratches or damage to the casing, and do not scratch the battery.
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