Olympus E-500 EVOLT E-500 Advanced Manual (English) - Page 203
Operating precautions, Accessories, At time of purchase
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BLM-1 Li-ion Battery / BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger z If charging does not complete although 10 hours have elapsed after the specified charge time, stop charging to avoid fire, overheating or explosion. In this case, contact Olympus Service Center. z The battery gets hot after extended use in a camera. To prevent burns, do not remove the battery from the camera immediately after use. z Do not place the battery on an unstable surface such as a tilted or unsteady table. If the battery falls off, it may be damaged or cause injury. z Do not shake the charger with a battery in. The battery could fly out of the charger and cause injury or damage. z Do not place a heavy object on the charger or power cord. Also do not use or store the charger or power cord in a location from which they might easily fall, such as on top of a TV. z Do not store or use the charger where it may be exposed to moisture or excessive dust. Be sure to remove dust from the power plug before plugging it into a power outlet. z Do not charge a battery in an extremely cold or hot environment. The optimum environmental temperature range when charging battery is between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). Outside this range, a decrease in battery performance may result. z Keep the power cord unplugged from a power outlet unless when using the charger. z Do not pull on the cord when unplugging the power cord from a power outlet. Grasp the plug to remove it. Also do not bend or pull the cord excessively or place a heavy object on it. Damage to the power cord may result in fire, overheating or electric shock. Operating precautions At time of purchase • The battery is not charged at the factory. Charge it before use. Also, whenever the battery has not been used for a long period, recharge it before use. • Check that the battery terminals are clean before use. If they are dirty, contact failure may cause problems with charging or shorten the battery's operation time after charging. Care • Clean the battery/charger and terminals by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Never use a wet cloth, alcohol, lacquer thinner, benzene or detergent. Accessories 13 203
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