27EnCAUTION• Do not remove batteries immediately after using the camera. Batteries may become hotduring prolonged use.• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.• If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop charging them and do notuse 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 wayduring operation, stop using the camera.• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affectedarea with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medicalattention immediately.• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.• The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used.Batteries whose - terminalsare raised, but not coveredby an insulating sheet.Batteries whose terminals are flat and notcompletely covered by an insulating sheet.(Such batteries cannot be used even if the- terminals are partially covered.)Batteries whose bodies are onlypartially or not at all covered byan insulating sheet.d4271_basic_e.fm Page 27 Monday, July 4, 2005 10:33 PM