Notes On Battery Usage - Radio Shack 16-3898 Optimus User Manual

Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes below:
Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.
Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments. Low temperatures can shorten the battery life
and impair camera performance.
Using a new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended
period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of
pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that
you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.
The battery may become warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may become warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage
or corrosion.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the
battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.
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