Sony HT-IV300 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

Safety Precautions for Batteries
Be sure to observe the following precautions to avoid serious personal injuries or
loss of vision due to battery fluid leakage, rupture or heat.
ATTENTION
Do not use any battery other
than the designated battery. Do
not use an old and a new
batteries or different types of
batteries together
Due to differences of battery
features, batteries may rupture or
leak, which may result in personal
injuries or burns.
, Use zinc-carbon batteries. Be sure to
check the battery size before using.
Insert batteries with the correct
polarity (+/–)
If batteries are inserted in opposite
directions, a short-circuit may
occur and battery may heat, rupture
or leak, which may result in
personal injuries or burns.
, Make sure to insert batteries matching the
polarity marks on the remote control.
When batteries are depleted or
you do not use the remote
control for a long period of time,
remove the batteries
If you leave batteries inside the
remote control, battery leakage
may occur due to over discharge,
which may result in injures or
burns.
Do not use the remote control
while the battery cover is open
Using the remote control while the
battery cover is open, may result in
battery leakage, heat, fire or
rupture.
, Insert the zinc-carbon batteries into the
remote control and then close the battery
cover.
Do not use, store or leave the batteries in high
temperature environments such as places
exposed to direct sunlight or a nearby open
flame. Battery leakage or rupture may result in
personal injuries or burns.
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