26SAFETY PRECAUTIONSEn( Be careful with the strap.• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch onstray objects - and cause serious damage.DANGER• Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger.• Never heat or incinerate batteries.• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from cominginto contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected tohigh temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow allinstructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a batteryor modify it in any way, by soldering, etc.• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, coldrunning water and seek medical attention immediately.• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentallyswallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.WARNING• Keep batteries dry at all times.• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, useonly batteries recommended for use with this product.• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries,batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).• Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium or CR-V3 lithium battery packs.• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.• Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if thesheet is torn, as this may cause fluid leaks, fire, or injury.CAUTION• Do not remove batteries immediately after using the camera. Batteries maybecome hot during prolonged use.• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a longperiod.Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking,overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.Battery Handling Precautions