Olympus E10 E-10 Instructions (English) - Page 10

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS (continued) • When using the camera on battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and extra batteries as warm as possible. Batteries which run down at low temperatures may be restored after they are warmed at ambient temperature. • Perspiration or oil from your hands on the battery contacts could prevent them from operating. Before loading batteries, wipe the terminals with a dry, clean cloth. • Before going on a long trip, especially before traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply of extra batteries. The recommended batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling. • Always recharge Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries with a charger recommended for use with these batteries. • Before using Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries, always read the instructions provided with purchase of these batteries. • To avoid personal injury or damage to the camera, always inspect batteries before loading. If you notice leaking, damage to the battery cover or insulation, discoloration, warping or any other abnormality do not use the batteries. • Recommended temperature ranges for Ni-MH batteries: Operation 32°~104°F Charge 32°~104°F Storage −4°~86°F • Using, charging, or storing the batteries outside these ranges could shorten battery life or affect battery performance. Always unload the batteries from the camera before storing the camera and batteries for a long period. • Alkaline battery performance is limited by a number of factors: manufacturer, date of manufacture, warranty period, low temperatures. Battery service could be shortened by any of these factors. Generally alkaline batteries perform poorly at low temperature. • Ni-MH batteries are rechargeable but chemical reactions could cause the battery capacity to deteriorate. The batteries can be recharged up to approximately 300 times, depending on operating conditions. • If you use Ni-Cd batteries, make sure that you always fully charge 4 batteries at a time on a recharge unit rated for use with Ni-Cd batteries. If you do not use Ni-MH batteries for about 1 month, you may not be able to restore them to full power with one full recharge. You may need to recharge them several times to restore them to full power. Monitor and control panel light • The fluorescent lamp of the monitor and control panel has a long but limited service life. If either display becomes dark or begins to flicker, contact an Olympus authorized service center. • At low temperatures, the light could be slow to light and the color could be different. When using the camera in cold weather, try to keep it as warm as possible. If you notice changes, normal operation will be restored after the camera is returned to a warm location. • The monitor of this camera is a high precision device. However, you may occasionally notice residual display of frequently displayed images, and the color and brightness of the display could change with the angle of view. These phenomena do not indicate problems, but could occur with normal operation of the monitor. 8