Pentax K20D - Manual (Page 3)

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Caution
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble
the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if they become hot or
begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
• Do not place your finger over or cover the flash with clothing when
discharging the flash. Fingers or clothing may be burned.
• Depending on a user's physical condition, some users may experience
itching, break out in a rash or suffer from eczema. If an abnormality occurs,
immediately discontinue using the camera and seek medical attention.
• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries can
cause a fire or explosion.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and – contacts
of the battery. When storing a battery removed from the camera, be sure to
attach the included protective cap to avoid shorting.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery can cause
explosion or leakage.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not
rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes,
wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery case. Do not dispose of the
battery in a fire or leave the battery in a place with high temperatures. Doing
so may cause the battery to become hot, catch fire or explode.
• Be sure to charge the battery with the specified battery charger.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins
to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance.
Avoid storing in high temperatures.
If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the
battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery's usage span.
• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE