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■ Keep the battery charger out of the reach of children
œ Children may place the batteries or other small components in their mouth or perform
some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
■ Use with the nickel metal hydride or Ni-Cd batteries
œ Do not use the supplied battery charger to recharge batteries other than the
rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (HR-3US or HR-3U, supplied with the
digital camera or sold separately) or Ni-Cd batteries (N-3US or N-3U, sold
separately). Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable battery may cause
excess heat, combustion, or leakage, and cause a fire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby
objects.
■ Do not invert the polarity ((+) and (–)) of the batteries
œ Place the batteries in the battery charger with the (+) and (–) terminals oriented as
indicated on the charger. If the batteries are placed in the wrong orientation, the
batteries may leak, overheat, explode, or be damaged.
■ Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when finished
œ If the battery charger is left plugged into the power outlet for a long period of time,
there is a risk of fire. In particular, if the batteries are recharged continuously for
more than two days (48 hours), they may generate heat, leak, or explode.
■ Do not disassemble or modify the battery charger
œ It is dangerous to touch the inside of the battery charger. Doing so may cause a
fire or electric shock.
œ Do not use the battery charger as a direct current generator.
■ Do not get the battery charger wet
œ Make sure the battery charger does not get wet, for it may cause a fire or electric
shock.
œ Do not use the battery charger in a bathroom.
œ If the battery charger gets wet, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and
remove the batteries. Then contact the place of purchase. If used while wet, it may cause a fire,
electric shock, or an accident.
■ Do not handle with wet hands
œ Handling the battery charger with wet hands may cause an electric shock.
■ Do not use during a storm
œ Do not touch the battery charger or power cord while it is plugged into a power
outlet during a thunderstorm. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
■ Do not place on an unstable surface
œ It may fall down, causing injury or damage.
œ If the battery falls down and the charger body is damaged, remove the batteries and
contact the place of purchase. If used while damaged, it may cause a fire, electric
shock, or other damages.
■ Operating and storage conditions
œ Do not use close to a heat source (close to a stove or heater) or exposed to direct sunlight.
œ Temperature 5 to 35°C (charging)
–20 to 60°C (storage)
œ Humidity 45 to 85%
(charging and
storage)
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000
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