Casio QV R40 Owners Manual - Page 15

INTRODUCTION • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using batteries creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. - Never use any other type of charger unit except the one specified for the batteries. - Never try to use batteries to power any other device other than this camera. - Never use or leave batteries near open flame. - Never place batteries in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat. - Make sure batteries are oriented correctly when you load them into the camera or attach them to the charger unit. - Never carry or store batteries together with items that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.). - Never try to take batteries apart, modify them in any way, or expose them to strong impact. - Do not immerse batteries in fresh water or salt water. - Do not use or leave batteries under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures. • If the batteries do not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. • Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician. • If batteries are to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle batteries correctly. • Should fluid from batteries accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation. 15