Pentax Silkypix K-500 Operating Manual page 6

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About the Usage of AA Batteries
Warning
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub
them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.
Caution
• When using the AA battery holder D-BH109, four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH
batteries can be used. Do not use batteries other than those specified here.
Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly,
or the batteries may explode or cause a fire.
• The batteries should be inserted correctly, observing (+) and (-) marks on the
batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause an explosion or fire.
• When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities.
Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Inserting the batteries incorrectly
may cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not short the batteries or dispose of the batteries in fire. Do not disassemble
the batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries
could explode or catch fire. AA batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH
batteries cannot be charged.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is on.
• Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time.
The batteries may leak.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, it may
cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin
to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of Small
Children
Warning
• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children.
1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause serious personal
injuries.
2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.
3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards
from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children.
Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.