Olympus DS 150 - Manual (Page 2)

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FOR SAFE AND CORRECT USAGE
Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder DS-150. Before using your new
recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly.
Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference.
• The following symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and others
from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always heed the warnings and
information provided.
• The symbols are defined below.
Warning
This symbol warns of actions which carry a risk of death or serious injury in the event of incorrect
operation.
Caution
This symbol warns of actions which carry a risk of personal injury or physical damage in the
event of incorrect operation.
This symbol warns of prohibited actions. The prohibited action is clearly explained by a diagram
or text.
This symbol or diagram indicates required actions.
BATTERIES
Warning Use only specified batteries with this recorder.
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batter-
ies.
Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassem-
bled.
Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types and/or brands.
Position the batteries with plus
and minus polarity correctly aligned.
Batteries may can cause problems such as fluid leakage, heat generation, fire
ignition or explosion.
• Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover.
• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended
period of time.
• When a battery is depleted, insulate it by covering the contacts with strips of
tape and dispose of it according to local regulations.
Warning Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Small children may put a battery in their mouths or swallow it. Should a child
swallow a battery, contact a physician immediately.
Warning If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
ᕃ remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself,and;
ᕄ call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing. Continued use of
the product under these circumstances could result in electric shock, fire or
injury.
AC Adapter
Warning Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the AC adapter in any way.
Doing so could result in electric shock or injury.
Warning Keep foreign objects including water, metal, or flammable substances from
getting inside the product.
These could cause a fire or electric shock.
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