Olympus Stylus 840/ 840 Instruction Manual

Also see for M 840: Basic Manual

Appendix68 ENDANGER• The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifiedcharger. Do not use any other chargers.• Never heat or incinerate batteries.• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact withany metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to hightemperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructionsregarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, bysoldering, etc.• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water andseek medical attention immediately.• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows 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, use only batteriesrecommended for use with this product.• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged 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 in any other way duringoperation, stop using the camera.• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected areawith clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attentionimmediately.• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.CAUTION• Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any otherabnormality.• The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove itimmediately after using the camera.• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.Battery Handling PrecautionsFollow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.