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zDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the
batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion.
Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the
eyes and mouth, or clothing, that comes into contact with the inner
contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these
substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical
assistance.
z
Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts
that could damage the casings.
It could lead to leakage and
injury.
zDo not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic
objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns
and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover to transport or
store the battery.
zBefore you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or
other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects.
Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste
containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in
specialized waste facilities if available in your area.
zUse only recommended battery packs and battery chargers.
Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment
may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage
to the surroundings.
zDisconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera
and power outlet when the camera is not in use to avoid fires
and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period of time
may cause the unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
zExercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold
wide converter, tele-converter lens, close-up lens and
conversion lens adapter. If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the
glass shards may cause an injury.
Caution about magnetic fields
Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit
cards) away from the speaker of the camera (p. 11). Such items
may lose data or stop working.