Battery Handling Precautions - Olympus Stylus 760 Manual Básico

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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 specified by Olympus. Charge the battery
with the specified charger. Do not use any other 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, by soldering, etc.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush 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.
WARNING
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire 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 specified 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 fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush
the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid 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.
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