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If you cannot remove the battery from the camera, contact an

authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove
the battery by force.
Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce
heat or an explosion.

WARNING

Keep batteries dry at all times.

To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a

fi re or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with
this product.

Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating

instructions.

If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the

specifi ed time, stop charging them and do not use them.

Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.

If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or

becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop
using the camera.

If a battery leaks fl uid onto your clothing or skin, remove the

clothing and fl ush the affected area with clean, running cold
water immediately. If the fl uid burns your skin, seek medical
attention immediately.

Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

CAUTION

Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks,

discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.

The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid

minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the camera.

Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the

camera for a long period.

Caution for Usage Environment

Caution for Usage Environment

To protect the high-precision technology contained in this

product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no
matter if in use or storage:

Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go

through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars,
or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifi ers.

In sandy or dusty environments.

Near fl ammable items or explosives.

In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using

products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as well.

In places prone to strong vibrations.

Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.

When attaching the camera to or removing it from a tripod,

rotate the tripod screw, not the camera.

Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other

non-OLYMPUS accessories.

Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.

Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may

cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on
the image pickup device, or may possibly cause fi res.

Do not push or pull severely on the lens.

Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the

batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent
condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After
storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the
shutter button to make sure that it is operating normally.

The camera may malfunction if it is used in a location where

it is subject to a magnetic/electromagnetic fi eld, radio waves,
or high voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, video
game, loud speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio tower, or
transmission towers. In such cases, turn the camera off and on
again before further operation.

Always observe the operating environment restrictions

described in the camera’s manual.

Battery

Battery

This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus.

Do not use any other type of battery.

If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure

may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use.

Always charge a battery when using it for the fi rst time, or if it

has not been used for a long period.

When operating the camera with battery power at low

temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare battery as warm
as possible. A battery that has run down at low temperatures
may be restored after it is warmed at room temperature.

The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on

the shooting conditions or battery.

Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling

abroad, purchase extra batteries. A recommended battery may
be diffi cult to obtain while traveling.

When storing the battery for a long period, select a cool

location for storage.

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.

Monitor

Monitor

Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may

become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage
to the monitor.

A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but

this is not a malfunction.