Precautions When Handling The Batteries - Olympus CAMEDIA C-21 Bedienungsanleitung

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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.
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.
Do not use or store in a hot place (e.g. inside a closed car on
a hot and sunny day)
• If may shorten their service life. Store in a dry cool place
protected from direct sunlight.
Keep out of the reach of children
• Make sure children do not take the batteries out when using the
camera. If a child is going to use the camera, be sure to teach
the child proper usage according to this manual.
• When disposing of old batteries, be sure to do so in accordance
with all applicable regulations in your area.
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