Using The Lithium Ion Battery - Olympus DS-7000 Instructions Manual

Notes
• Charge the battery frequently during the first
period of use. The battery will perform better
after several charge/discharge cycles.
• Models of batteries different from the included
one may not be charged.
• Charging battery via the USB cable connection
may not be successful depending on the power
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supply capacity of your PC. Use the AC adapter
instead.
• Do not set or remove the recorder from the
docking station while operating.
• Do not charge the recorder through a USB hub.
• Do not attach or remove the battery if the USB
cable is connected.

Using the lithium ion battery

The included battery is exclusively for use with the
Olympus voice recorder DS-7000. Do not use in
combination with other electronic equipment.
Cautions concerning the battery
Read the following instructions carefully when you
use the battery.
Discharging:
Rechargeable battery self-discharges while not in
use. Charge it regularly before use.
Battery life:
Over time, rechargeable battery gradually wear
down. When the operating time becomes shorter
even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged
under the specified condition, replace it with a new
one.
Operating temperature:
Rechargeable batteries are chemical products.
Battery efficiency may vary even when operating
within the recommended temperature range.
This is an inherent nature of these products.
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Charging the battery
Recommended temperature range of use:
During operation:
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
Charging:
5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F
Storage for a long period:
–20°C - 60°C/ –4°F - 140°F
Using the battery outside the above temperature
range may result in declining efficiency and shorter
battery life.
Notes
• When disposing batteries, always observe the
local laws and regulations. Contact your local
recycling center for proper disposal methods.
• If battery is not fully discharged, protect it against
short-circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts)
before disposal.
For customers in Germany:
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery
Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure
environmentally friendly disposal.