Olympus C-2020ZOOM - Manual (Page 6)

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE
BATTERIES
To prevent leakage, fire, or damage, please read the instructions carefully
and observe the following points:
• Do not heat or throw the batteries into a fire.
• Do not disassemble, modify or solder.
• Do not install with inverted polarity (+, –).
• Do not let metal objects touch the contacts. Do not store or carry loosely
with necklaces or hairpins.
• Do not use old batteries together with new ones, and do not use different
types of batteries at the same time.
• Do not store them in humid places as they may corrode.
• Do not use if something seems to be wrong.
• Do not use if there is leaking, swelling, a rise in temperature, or any other
abnormal condition.
• When using them for the first time, if there are signs of corrosion or if they
are warm, please take them back to where they were bought.
• NEVER use any battery whose body is not covered by the insulating sheet,
as it may cause a fire or injury.
If there is a leak
• If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub them. Rinse with clean water,
then seek medical attention immediately.
• If the liquid gets in contact with your skin or clothing, rinse with clean water.
• If the liquid has leaked inside the battery compartment, clean it carefully
with a wet rag before inserting new batteries.
When the batteries are dead, take them out of the camera
• If old batteries are left inside the camera they may leak. If the camera is
going into storage or if you intend not to use the camera for a long period of
time, remove the batteries.
Do not use in an airtight device
• If may cause the batteries to leak and/or the camera to be damaged.
Do not recharge alkaline or lithium batteries
• If you try to recharge them, it may cause the batteries to leak and/or the
camera to be damaged.