Battery Handling Precautions; Using A Separately Sold Charger - Olympus VH-510 Basic Manual

• Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other non-OLYMPUS
accessories.

Battery Handling Precautions

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries
from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing
electrical shocks or burns.
DANGER
• The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the
battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other
USB-AC adapters or chargers.
• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from
coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners,
etc.
• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or
subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.
• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow
all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble
a battery or modify it in any way, solder, etc.
• If battery fl uid gets into your eyes, fl ush your eyes immediately with clear,
cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.
• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child
accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
• If you cannot remove the battery from the camera, contact an authorized
distributor or service center. Do not try to remove the battery by force.
Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an
explosion.
WARNING
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fi re or explosion,
use only batteries recommended for use with this product.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.
• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specifi ed time,
stop charging them and do not use them.
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in
any other way during operation, stop using the camera.
• If a battery leaks fl uid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and
fl ush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fl uid
burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
CAUTION
• Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration,
warping, or any other abnormality.
• The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor
burns, do not remove it immediately after using the camera.
• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for
a long period.
• This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B). No other type of
batteries can be used.
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect
battery type.
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• When storing the battery for a long period, select a cool location for storage.
• Please recycle batteries to help save our planet's resources. When you throw
away dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe
local laws and regulations.
USB-AC adapter
• The included USB-AC adapter F-2AC is designed to be used only with this
camera. Other cameras cannot be charged with this USB-AC adapter.
• Do not connect the included USB-AC adapter F-2AC to equipment other
than this camera.
• For plug-in type USB-AC adapter:
The included USB-AC adapter F-2AC is intended to be correctly orientated in
a vertical or fl oor mount position.
Using a separately sold USB-AC
adapter
The USB-AC adapter F-3AC (sold separately) can be used with this camera.
Do not use any USB-AC adapter other than the dedicated one. When using
F-3AC, be sure to use the USB cable included with this camera.
Do not use any other USB-AC adapter with this camera.
Shooting is not available when using the F-3AC.

Using a separately sold charger

A charger (UC-50: sold separately) can be used to charge the battery.
Using your charger and USB-AC
adapter abroad
• The charger and USB-AC adapter can be used in most home electrical
sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the world.
However, depending on the country or area you are in, the AC wall outlet
may be shaped differently and the charger and USB-AC adapter may require
a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical
shop or travel agent.
• Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage your charger
and USB-AC adapter.
For customers in Asia
Provisions of warranty
1 lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly
(in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions
supplied with it), during a period of up to one year from the date of purchase
this product will be repaired, or at Olympus's option replaced, free of charge.
To claim under warranty the customer must take the product and this
Warranty certifi cate before the end of the one year warranty period to the
dealer where the product was purchased or any Olympus authorized service
station listed in the instructions and request the necessary repairs.
2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus
authorized service station at his own risk and shall be responsible for any
costs incurred in transporting the product.