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Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61 / Goods delivery: Bredowstrasse 20, 22113 Hamburg, Germany / Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany
BLM-1
-Terminal
+Terminal
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Li-ion Battery (BLM-1). To ensure your
safety, please read this instruction manual before use, and keep it handy for future
reference.
At time of purchase:
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The battery is not charged at the factory. Charge it before use. Also, whenever
the battery has not been used for a long period, recharge it before use.
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For information on charging the battery, refer to the BCM series Li-ion battery
This instruction manual uses a variety of common symbols and icons to assist you
charger's instruction manual.
in proper handling and usage of this product properly, and to warn you of potential
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Check that the battery terminals are clean before use. If they are dirty, contact
hazards to yourself and others as well as to property. These symbols and their
failure may cause problems with charging or shorten the battery's operation
significance are described below.
time after charging.
Care:
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Clean the battery by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use a wet cloth,
alcohol, lacquer thinner, benzene or detergent.
Operating temperatures:
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Use the battery within the operating temperature range specified for the camera.
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Even within the specified operating temperature range, battery operation time
decreases as the temperature drops. When the temperature is low, it is
recommended to carry a spare charged battery and keep it warm in a pocket,
bag, etc. When carrying a battery in your pocket, be sure to cover the battery
terminals with the provided protection cap to prevent short-circuiting. Do not put
anything else in the pocket with the battery.
DANGER
Transport and storage:
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Be sure to use the dedicated BCM series battery charger to recharge the
Do not leave the battery in the battery charger or camera. Even when the power
switch is set to off, a small amount of current continues to flow and may lead to
battery.
a decrease in battery performance. When not using the battery, attach the
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Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with a metallic object.
provided protection cap and store it in a cool, dry place with a temperature
When transporting or storing the battery, cover the battery terminals with
between 15˚C and 25˚C (59˚F and 77˚F).
the provided Protection cap. It is dangerous to carry an uncapped battery
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When transporting or storing the battery, attach the provided protection cap to
in a bag, pocket, etc.
prevent short-circuiting of the +/- terminals. Do not put any metallic objects
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Never expose the battery to water or moisture including rain, seawater
including personal ornaments in a bag or drawer with the battery. This could
and animal urine. Do not charge or use a wet battery.
cause a fire, overheating, explosion or leakage.
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Never throw the battery into a fire or put it near a fire.
Service life:
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Battery performance degrades gradually after repeated charging and discharg-
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Do not use, charge or store the battery where it may be exposed to high
ing. When operation time has decreased significantly, you may need to replace
temperatures. For example, do not leave it on the dashboard of a car
the battery. Battery capacity is usually reduced by half after about 500 charge/
under direct sunlight or place it near heating equipment.
discharge cycles (though this varies depending on the operating conditions).
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Never solder the battery or attempt to repair, deform, modify or disas-
Recycling the battery:
semble it.
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Please recycle BLM-1 batteries to help save our planet's resources. When you
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Keep the battery out of reach of children.
throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their + and – terminals and always
Swallowing a battery can be extremely dangerous. Should a child swallow
observe local laws and regulations.
a battery, see a doctor immediately.
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If battery fluid gets in your eyes, blindness may result. Rinse your eyes
with clean water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately.
Model Number
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Do not load the battery into the charger with the +/- terminals upside
Type
down. If the battery does not fit properly into the battery charger, do not
Nominal output voltage
force fit the battery. Doing so could cause a fire, overheating, explosion,
Nominal capacity
fluid leak or other damage.
Charging/discharging count : Approx. 500 cycles.
WARNING
Ambient temperatures
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To avoid fire, overheating, explosion or leakage, do not subject the battery
to excessive shock, throw it, or otherwise damage it.
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If you notice any abnormalities such as leakage, discoloration, deforma-
tion, overheating, or odor, remove the battery from the camera or battery
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charger immediately and stop using the equipment. Continuing to use the
battery under these conditions could result in fire, overheating or
explosion.
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Never put the battery in a microwave oven or high-pressure container.
This could cause a fire, leakage, overheating or an explosion.
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If the battery leaks or emits a burning odor, keep it away from heat
sources. Leaked fluid may catch fire, causing the battery to smoke, burn
or explode.
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If fluid from inside the battery sticks to your skin or clothes, it may cause
injury. Wash it off immediately with clean water and see a doctor.
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If charging does not complete in the specified charge time, stop charging
to prevent fire, overheating or explosion.
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When recycling or disposing of the battery, cover the battery with the
provided cap (use tape to secure it) or use plastic tape to insulate all
terminals. Otherwise, the batteries could be short-circuited and cause a
fire, overheating or explosion.
CAUTION
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The BLM-1 Li-ion battery is designed only for use with those cameras for
which it is specified. Do not use it with any other equipment.
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The battery gets hot after extended use in a camera. To prevent burns, do
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Technical Support (USA)
not remove the battery from the camera immediately after use.
24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/DSLR/
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Do not store the battery where it may be exposed to moisture, excessive
Phone customer support: Tel. 1-800-260-1625 (Toll-free)
dust or high temperatures.
Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to
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Do not place the battery on an unstable surface such as a tilted or
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unsteady table. If the batter falls off, it may be damaged or cause injury.
E-Mail : e-slrpro@olympusamerica.com
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Do not charge the battery in an extremely cold or hot environment.
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Charging the battery in temperatures between 10˚C and 30˚C (50˚F and
European Technical Customer Support
86˚F) is recommended. Using the battery in low temperatures may result
Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com/
in a decrease in battery performance.
or call NUMBER: 00800-67 10 83 0 (Toll-free)
+49 1805-67 10 83 or +49 40-23 77 38 99 (Charged)
Protection Cap
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
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BCM
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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
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: PS-BLM1
: Rechargeable lithium ion battery.
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: 7.2 V DC.
: 1500mAh.
(Variable depending on the operating conditions.)
: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F) for recharging,
-10˚C to 60˚C (14˚F to 140˚F) for operation,
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-20˚C to 35˚C (-4˚F to 95˚F) for storage.
: Approx. 39 (W) x 55 (D) x 21.5 (H) mm.
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(1.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 in).
: Approx. 75 g.(2.6 oz). (excluding the cap)
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BLM-1
PS-BLM1
DC7.2V
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Printed in Japan
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