Olympus FE-310 Advanced Manual

AppendixEN 51• Recommended temperature ranges for NiMH batteries:Operation ..................0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)Charge ......................0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)Storage .....................-20°C to 30°C (-4°F to 86°F)• Using, charging, or storing the batteries outside these ranges could shorten battery life or affectbattery performance. Always unload the batteries from the camera before storing the camera fora long period.• Before using NiMH or NiCd batteries, always read the provided instructions.• The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on the shooting conditions or batteries.• Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply ofextra batteries. The recommended batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling.• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in theplaces listed below, no matter if in use or storage:• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Directsunlight, 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. When using products with weatherproofdesigns, 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 tripod head. Do not twistthe camera.• Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.• Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtaindamage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly cause fires.• Do not push or pull severely on the lens.• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location forstorage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test thecamera by turning it on and pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operatingnormally.• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual.• Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playbackmode failure or damage to the LCD monitor.• A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction.• When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on themonitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode.• In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its colormay change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea tooccasionally place it in a warm place. An LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to lowtemperatures will recover in normal temperatures.• The LCD used for the monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots orbright spots of light may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. Due to its characteristics or theangle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness.This is not a malfunction.• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected byusing this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriateuse of this product.• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefitexpected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data.Caution for Usage EnvironmentLCD MonitorLegal and Other Notices