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Safety precautions
z Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera,
never insert anything (other than the specified battery) into the
compartment.
z If the battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or appears
abnormal in any way during operation, stop using the camera
immediately.
Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use
may result in fire or electric shock.
z
If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and
flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid
burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.
CAUTION
z Do not remove the battery from the camera immediately after
operating the camera on battery power for a long time.
Doing so may cause burns.
z Remove the battery from the camera if it is not going to be used for a
long time.
Otherwise, battery leakage or overheating may cause a fire or injury.
Camera
z To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never
leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through
extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other
heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.
• In sandy or dusty environments.
• Near flammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.
• In places subject to strong vibrations.
z Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.
z Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens
damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly start a fire.
z Condensation may form inside the camera when there is a sudden extreme
change in temperature (such as when moving from indoors to outdoors).
Acclimatize the camera to the temperature (e.g. by putting the camera into
a plastic bag) before use.
z If the camera has not been used for a long time, mold may form or the
camera may malfunction. Before using the camera, check that the camera
works properly.
z Do not touch electric contacts on cameras and interchangeable lenses.
Remember to attach the cap when removing the lens.
Handling and storage precautions