Olympus D-490 D-490 Zoom Instruction Manual (2.6 MB) - Page 6

CAUTION 1 Olympus NiMH batteries are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. 2 Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. 3 Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.). 4 Always charge sets of batteries (2 or 4) together. 5 Always charge NiMH batteries before using them for the first time, or if they have not been used for a long period. 6 While the camera is not in use, always remove the batteries to prevent accidental leakage which could damage the battery compartment. 7 Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc. 8 Batteries may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, never remove them immediately after using the camera. Important Safety Instructions (continued) Handling the Camera WARNING 1 Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you fire the flash, you must be at least 3 ft. away from the faces of your subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. 2 To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the sun, or any other extremely bright light source. 3 To avoid causing a fire or explosion, never use the camera in near flammable or explosive gases. 4 Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing a battery or small part. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or into the eyes of another child. 5 To avoid the hazards of fire or electrical shock, store the camera in a cool, dry location where it will not be subjected to high humidity or dust. 6 To avoid minor burns, never cover the flash with your hand when it is fired. Never touch the flash unit after continuous use. The flash unit becomes very hot during continuous operation. 7 If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using the camera, allow the camera to dry, and then remove the batteries. Contact the nearest Olympus authorized service center. 10 11