Olympus DM-4 - Manual (Page 7)

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• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the
unit yourself.
• Use microSD/microSDHC memory cards
only. Never use other types of cards.
If you accidently insert another type of card
into the recorder, contact an authorized
distributor or service center. Do not try to
remove the card by force.
• Do not operate the unit while operating a
vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or
go-cart).
f Caution:
• Stop using the recorder immediately if
you notice any unusual odors, noise, or
smoke around it.
Never remove the batteries with bare hands,
which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
• Be careful with the strap.
Be careful with the strap when you carry
the recorder. It could easily catch on stray
objects and cause serious damage.
• Do not leave the recorder in places where
it may be subject to extremely high
temperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and,
in some circumstances, cause the recorder
to catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC
adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This
could cause overheating, resulting in fire.
• Handle the recorder with care to avoid
getting a low-temperature burn.
• When the recorder contains
metal parts, overheating can
result in a low-temperature burn.
Pay attention to the following:
• When used for a long period, the
recorder will get hot. If you hold on
to the recorder in this state, a low-
temperature burn may be caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold
temperatures, the temperature
of the recorder’s body may be
lower than the environmental
temperature. If possible, wear
gloves when handling the recorder
in cold temperatures.
• Do not touch the metallic parts
of the recorder for a long period
of time at low temperatures.
This may damage your skin. At low
temperatures, handle the recorder
while wearing gloves.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent
batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,
exploding, or causing electrical shocks
or burns.
f Danger:
• The recorder uses a lithium ion battery
specified by Olympus. Charge the battery
with the specified AC adapter or charger. Do
not use any other AC adapters or chargers.
• Batteries should never be exposed to flame,
heated, short-circuited or disassembled.
• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing
batteries to prevent them from coming
into contact with any metal objects such
as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
• 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.
• To prevent causing battery leaks or
damaging their terminals, carefully
follow all instructions regarding the use of
batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a
battery or modify it in any way, solder, etc.
• Do not connect the battery directly to a
power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an
automobile.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush
your eyes immediately with clear, cold
running water and seek medical attention
immediately.
f Warning:
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• If rechargeable batteries have not been
recharged within the specified time, stop
charging them and do not use them.
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or
broken.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks
or continuous vibration.
• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or
deformed, or becomes abnormal in any
other way during operation, stop using
the recorder.
• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing
or skin, remove the clothing and flush the
affected area with clean, running cold water
immediately. If the fluid burns your skin,
seek medical attention immediately.
• Keep battery 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 battery immediately
while being careful not to burn
yourself, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.
f Caution:
• Please recycle batteries to help save our
planet’s resources. When you throw away
dead batteries, be sure to cover their
terminals and always observe local laws
and regulations.
• Always charge a battery when using it for
the first time, or if it has not been used for
a long period.
• Rechargeable battery have limited lifetime.
When the operating time becomes shorter
even if the rechargeable battery is fully
charged under the specified condition,
replace it with a new one.
• The battery may become hot during
prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do
not remove it immediately after using the
recorder.
AC adapter
f Danger:
• Be sure to use the AC adapter with the proper
voltage (AC 100 - 240 V). Using it with other
voltage levels may cause fire, explosion,
overheating, electric shock or injury.
• For safety, be sure to unplug the AC
adapter from the outlet before performing
maintenance or cleaning. Also, never plug in
or disconnect the power plug with a wet hand.
This may cause electric shock or injury.
f Warning:
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or
modify the AC adapter in any way.
• Keep foreign objects including water,
metal, or flammable substances from
getting inside the product.
• Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it
with a wet hand.
• Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity of
flammable gas (including gasoline, benzine
and lacquer thinner).
In case
•... the internal parts of the AC adapter are
exposed because it has been dropped or
otherwise damaged:
•... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or if
water, metal flammable substances or
other foreign objects get inside it: