1189AppendixSafety Precautions• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, neverleave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go throughextreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near otherheat 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. When using products withweatherproof designs, read their manuals as well.• In places prone to strong vibrations.• Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.• When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripodhead. Do not twist the camera.• Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.• Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens orshutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possiblycause fires.• Do not push or pull severely on the lens.• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select acool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forminginside the camera. After storage, test the camera by turning it on andpressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operating normally.• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in thecamera’s manual.• Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use onlywith Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any otherdevice.• Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) before using themfor the first time, or if they have not been used for a long period.• Always charge sets of batteries (included in some areas) (2 or 4) together.• Do not use alkaline batteries unless it is absolutely necessary. In somecases, alkaline batteries may have a shorter service life than NiMH or CR-V3 lithium battery packs. Alkaline battery performance is limited, especiallyat low temperatures. The use of NiMH batteries is recommended.• AA manganese (Zinc-Carbon) batteries cannot be used with this camera.• When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try tokeep the camera and spare batteries as warm as possible. Batteries whichrun down at low temperatures may be restored after they are warmed atroom temperature.Caution for Usage EnvironmentBattery Handling Precautions