Olympus 1040 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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CAUTION
Stop using the camera immediately if you
notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke
around it.
Never remove the batteries with bare hands,
which may cause a re or burn your hands.
Never hold or operate the camera with wet
hands.
Do not leave the camera in places where it may
be subject to extremely high temperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in
some circumstances, cause the camera to catch
re. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is
covered (such as a blanket). This could cause
overheating, resulting in re.
Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a
low-temperature burn.
When the camera contains metal parts,
overheating can result in a low-temperature
burn. Pay attention to the following:
When used for a long period, the camera will
get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this
state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.
In places subject to extremely cold
temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s
body may be lower than the environmental
temperature. If possible, wear gloves when
handling the camera in cold temperatures.
Be careful with the strap.
Be careful with the strap when you carry the
camera. It could easily catch on stray objects
and cause serious damage.
Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to
prevent batteries from leaking, overheating,
burning, exploding, or causing electrical
shocks or burns.
DANGER
The camera uses a lithium ion battery speci ed
by Olympus. Charge the battery with the speci ed
charger. Do not use any other chargers.
Never heat or incinerate batteries.
Take precautions when carrying or storing
batteries to prevent them from coming into contact
with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins,
fasteners, etc.
Never store batteries where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high
temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source,
etc.
To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their
terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding
the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble
a battery or modify it in any way, solder, etc.
If battery uid gets into your eyes, ush your eyes
immediately with clear, cold running water and
seek medical attention immediately.
Always store batteries out of the reach of small
children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery,
seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING
Keep batteries dry at all times.
To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating,
or causing a re or explosion, use only batteries
recommended for use with this product.
Insert the battery carefully as described in the
operating instructions.
If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged
within the speci ed time, stop charging them and
do not use them.
Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or
deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way
during operation, stop using the camera.
If a battery leaks uid onto your clothing or skin,
remove the clothing and ush the affected area
with clean, running cold water immediately. If
the uid burns your skin, seek medical attention
immediately.
Never subject batteries to strong shocks or
continuous vibration.
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