24En • If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop charging themand 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 inany other way during operation, stop using the camera.• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flushthe affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burnsyour skin, seek medical attention immediately.• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.For customers in EuropeTrademarks• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.• xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark.• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/ortrademarks of their respective owners.• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “DesignRule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the JapanElectronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the Europeanrequirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.“CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicatesseparate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in theEU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domesticrefuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in yourcountry for the disposal of this product.Batteries whose bodies are onlypartially or not at all covered byan insulating sheet.Batteries whose - terminalsare raised, but not covered byan insulating sheet.Batteries whose terminals areflat and not completely coveredby an insulating sheet. (Suchbatteries cannot be used even ifthe - terminals are partiallycovered.)The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used.