Olympus DS-2400 - Manual (Page 6)

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Batteries
Danger
• Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly
onto a battery or modify it.
• Do not connect the = and - terminals
together. This may cause fire, overheating or
electric shock.
• When carrying or storing the battery, be sure
to put it in the provided case to protect its
terminals. Do not carry or store the battery
with any metal objects (such as key rings).
If this warning is not followed, fire,
overheating or electric shock may occur.
• Do not connect the batteries directly to a
power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an
automobile.
• Do not insert the batteries with their = and
- terminals reversed.
• If any liquid from a battery gets into your
eyes, promptly wash it off with clean water
and consult your doctor at once.
• There is a hole from which gas escapes on the =
terminal. Do not cover or block it.
Warning
• Batteries should never be exposed to flame,
heated, short-circuited or disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium
or any other non-rechargeable batteries.
General Precautions
• Never use any battery with a torn or cracked
outer cover.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• If you notice anything unusual when using
this product such as abnormal noise, heat,
smoke, or a burning odor:
1 remove the batteries immediately while
being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.
• Do not expose the batteries to water. Do not
allow water to contact the terminals.
• Do not remove or damage the battery
insulating sheet.
• Do not use the batteries if you find
something wrong with them such as leakage,
color change or deformity.
• Should any battery liquid get on skin or
clothing, promptly wash it off with clean
water.
• Keep batteries away from fire.
Caution
• Do not subject batteries to strong shocks.
• Do not use batteries of different types, voltages,
and/or brand names.