Olympus D-490 D-490 Zoom Instruction Manual (2.6 MB) - Page 5

WARNING! • Keep batteries away from children. • If a child swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately. • Dispose of lithium batteries promptly and safely in compliance with local laws regarding the disposal of such items. • To avoid causing a fire or minor burns, always handle lithium batteries carefully. • Never attempt to charge the lithium battery, disassemble it, heat it above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate it. • To ensure good contact, wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth before use. • To avoid short circuiting the +/- sides of the battery, never handle a lithium battery with a metal tool, tweezers, etc. WARNINGS Ignoring a warning could lead to serious injury or death. CAUTIONS Ignoring a caution could cause minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or the loss of valuable data. NOTES Notes provide tips or hints about using the product more efficiently and remind you of operational limitations. Handling Batteries Follow these important guidelines to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shock or burns. WARNING 1 If you use NiMH batteries, use only Olympus NiMH batteries and the recharging unit recommended for use with these batteries. 2 Never load batteries with their +/- terminals reversed. Never force batteries into the battery compartment. 3 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, with soldering, etc. 4 Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects like jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. 5 Never heat batteries or incinerate them. 6 Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette lighter in a vehicle. 7 If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. 8 Important Safety Instructions (continued) CAUTION 1 Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh water or salt water. 2 To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion: • Use only batteries recommended for use with this product. • Never heat batteries, incinerate them, or attempt to disassemble them. • Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.). • Never attempt to charge alkaline or lithium batteries. • Load batteries carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never reverse their polarity when loading. • To prevent a fire or minor burns, inspect batteries carefully before loading. Never load a battery if you notice that the insulation or protective covering is damaged in any way or if the battery cover is warped, even if the batteries are new. 3 If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them. 4 Before loading, always inspect batteries carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality. 5 Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately. 6 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. 7 Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert anything (other than the recommended battery) into the battery compartment. 9