Using the lithium ion battery, Charging the battery – Olympus DS-7000 User Manual
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For customers in Germany:
 Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery 
Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure 
environmentally friendly disposal. 
Recommended temperature range of use:
 During operation:  
 
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
 Charging:  
 
5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F
 Storage for a long period:  
 
–20°C - 60°C/ –4°F - 140°F
 Using the battery outside the above temperature 
range may result in declining efficiency and shorter 
battery life.
Notes
• When disposing batteries, always observe the
local laws and regulations. Contact your local 
recycling center for proper disposal methods. 
• If battery is not fully discharged, protect it against
short-circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) 
before disposal. 
Notes
• Charge the battery frequently during the first
period of use. The battery will perform better 
after several charge/discharge cycles. 
• Models of batteries different from the included
one may not be charged.
• Charging battery via the USB cable connection
may not be successful depending on the power 
supply capacity of your PC. Use the AC adapter 
instead. 
• Do not set or remove the recorder from the
docking station while operating.
 • Do not charge the recorder through a USB hub. 
 • Do not attach or remove the battery if the USB 
cable is connected.
Using the lithium ion battery
 The included battery is exclusively for use with the 
Olympus voice recorder DS-7000. Do not use in 
combination with other electronic equipment. 
Cautions concerning the battery
 Read the following instructions carefully when you 
use the battery. 
Discharging:
 Rechargeable battery self-discharges while not in 
use. Charge it regularly before use. 
Battery life:
 Over time, rechargeable battery gradually wear 
down. When the operating time becomes shorter 
even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged 
under the specified condition, replace it with a new 
one. 
Operating temperature:
 Rechargeable batteries are chemical products. 
Battery efficiency may vary even when operating 
within the recommended temperature range. 
 This is an inherent nature of these products. 
Charging the battery
