Olympus EVOLT E-500 User Manual
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Safety precautions
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When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a
low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:
• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in
this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s
body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves
when handling the camera in cold temperatures.
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Do not damage the power cable.
Do not pull on the charger’s cable or add another cable to it. Be sure to connect
or disconnect the charger’s cable while holding the power plug. If the following
cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer
support center.
• The power plug or cable produces heat, burning smell, or smoke.
• The power plug or cable is cracked or broken. The contact is bad on the power plug.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
DANGER
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Never heat or incinerate the battery.
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Do not connect the (+) and (-) terminals to each other using metal
objects.
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Do not carry or store the battery where it may come into contact with
metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
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Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, or
subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source,
etc.
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Never attempt to disassemble the battery or modify it in any way, such
as by soldering.
Doing so may break the terminals or cause battery fluid to splash, resulting in
potential fire, explosion, battery leakage, overheating or other damage.
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If battery fluid gets in your eyes, loss of eyesight may result.
If battery fluid gets in your eyes, do not rub them. Flush them immediately with
clear, cold running water and seek medical attention straight away.
WARNING
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Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact
with fresh or salt water.
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Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands.
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If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified
time, stop charging it and do not use it.
If you do not, fire, explosion, ignition or overheating may result.
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Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
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Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.