Olympus E-300 EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English) - Page 184

Safety precautions Handling and storage precautions ● To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: - Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers. - In sandy or dusty environments. - Near flammable items or explosives. - In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. - In places prone to strong vibrations. ● Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. ● Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly cause fires. ● Condensation may form inside the camera when there is a sudden extreme change in temperature (such as when moving from indoors to outdoors). Acclimatize the camera to the temperature (e.g. by putting the camera into the plastic bag) before use. ● If the camera has not been used for a long time, mold may form or the camera may malfunction. Before using the camera, check that the camera works properly. ● Do not touch electric contacts on cameras and interchangeable lenses. Remember to attach the cap when removing the lens. ● Do not place the camera near anything that could be affected by magnetism (e.g. credit card, floppy disk, etc.). Doing so may destroy the data on these items. Battery handling precautions ● This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery's instruction manual 11 carefully before using it. ● If the battery's terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use. ● Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period. ● When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare battery as warm as possible. A battery that has run down at low temperatures may be restored after it is warmed at room temperature. ● The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on the shooting conditions or battery. 184 Appendix