Olympus E-300 EVOLT E-300 Basic Manual (English) - Page 9

Safety precautions ੬ Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera ● It could easily catch on stray objects -and cause serious damage. ੬ Do not leave the camera in areas subject to extremely high temperature. ● Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. ੬ Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. ● Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in accidents or fire. Ensure the adapter used is designed for your region or country. For more information, contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase. Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus. ੬ Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn. ● When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following: - When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused. - In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera's body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when En handling the camera in cold temperatures. ੬ Do not damage the AC adapter's cable. ● Do not pull on the AC adapter's cable or add another cable to it. Be sure to connect or disconnect the AC adapter's cable while holding the power plug. If the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or customer support center. - The power plug or cable produces heat, burning smell, or smoke. - The power plug or cable is cracked or broken. The contact is bad on the power plug. Battery handling precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER ੬ Never heat or incinerate the battery. ੬ Do not connect the (+) and (-) terminals to each other using metal objects. ੬ Do not carry or store the battery where it may come into contact with metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. ੬ Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc. ੬ Never attempt to disassemble the battery or modify it in any way, such as by soldering. ● Doing so may break the terminals or cause battery fluid to splash, resulting in potential fire, explosion, battery leakage, overheating or other damage. ੬ If battery fluid gets in your eyes, loss of eyesight may result. ● If battery fluid gets in your eyes, do not rub them. Flush them immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention straight away. 9