Olympus LS-100 - Manual (Page 8)

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Safety precautions
If you notice an abnormality such as
abnormal sound, abnormally high tem-
perature, burnt odor or smoke during
use, perform the following steps:
1 Immediately remove the battery carefully.
2 Contact your dealer or the Olympus
Service Station for service. Leaving it could
cause a fire or burn.
Do not soak the battery in freshwater or
seawater or let the terminals get wet.
Stop using the battery if you notice
discoloration, deformation, or other
abnormality.
If recharging is not complete after the
specified recharging time, stop recharging.
fCaution
Using an unauthorized battery could
cause an explosion (or blowout).
Dispose of the used battery according
to “Disposal of rechargeable battery”
(
☞ P.9) in this manual.
Do not apply a strong shock to the
battery or throw it.
When using the battery for the first time
or after not using it for a long time, be
sure to recharge it before use.
The battery has a fixed durability. If
the battery quickly runs out even after
being recharged under specified condi-
tions, replace it with a new one.
▌AC adapter
fWarning
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify
the AC adapter.
Doing so could cause an electric shock or
injury.
Do not use the AC adapter near flam-
mable gas or material (such as petrol,
benzin or thinner).
Doing so could cause an explosion, fire or burn.
▌Battery
fDanger
Do not put the battery near fire.
Do not throw the battery into fire or
heat it.
Doing so could cause a fire, blowout or ignition.
Do not directly solder, deform, modify
or disassemble the battery.
Do not connect the positive and nega-
tive terminals.
Doing so could cause heat generation, electric
shock or fire.
When carrying or storing the battery,
always put it into the case to protect the
terminals. Do not carry or store it with a
key chain or other metal item.
Doing so could cause heat generation, electric
shock or fire.
Do not directly connect the battery
to the power outlet or the slot of car
cigarette lighter.
Do not use or leave the battery at a
place with high temperatures such as
under direct sunlight, in the car in the
hot sun, or near a heater.
Doing so could cause a fire, burn or injury due
to liquid leak, heat generation, blowout or
other reason.
fWarning
Do not touch or hold the battery with
wet hands.
Doing so could cause an electric shock or
failure.
Do not use a battery whose package is
scratched or damaged.
Doing so could cause a blowout or heat gen-
eration.
Do not leave the battery within the
reach of infants or children.
They could swallow the battery. If this happens,
immediately consult with a doctor.