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CAUTION
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Do not throw the battery around, or
subject it to strong shocks.
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Always charge the rechargeable
battery before use when using it for
the first time or if it has not been
used for a long time.
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Rechargeable batteries have a
limited life. When the recorders
operating time becomes shorter
after recharging under the specified
condition, please consider that
battery is expired and replace it
with a new one.
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There is a risk of explosion if
the battery is replaced with the
incorrect battery type.
When disposing used batteries
follow the instructions.
Please recycle batteries to help save
our planet’s resources. When you
throw away dead batteries, be sure
to cover their terminals and always
observe local laws and regulations.
Disposing the rechargeable battery
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Recycling batteries helps saving
resources. When disposing a used
battery, always cover its terminals
and observe local laws and
regulations.
Operating precautions
• Do not leave the voice recorder in
hot or humid locations such as in
direct sunlight inside a vehicle, or
on a beach during summer.
• Do not store the voice recorder in
humid or dusty locations.
• If the voice recorder becomes wet
or damp, wipe off the moisture right
away with a dry cloth. Contact with
salt water should be particularly
avoided.
• Do not place the voice recorder on
top of or near a TV, refrigerator or
other electrical appliance.
• Prevent sand or mud from getting
on the voice recorder. It may cause
product not to be repairable.
• Do not subject the voice recorder to
intense vibrations or shocks.
• Do not use the voice recorder in
humid locations.
• Placing a magnetic card (such as a
bank cash card) near the speaker or
earphones may cause errors in the
data stored on the magnetic card.
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WARNING
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Do not touch or hold the battery
with wet hands.
It may cause electric shock or
malfunctions.
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Do not use a battery with a
scratched or damaged case.
It may cause ruptures or
overheating.
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Do not insert the battery with its
positive/negative terminals in the
opposite direction.
It may cause leaking, overheating,
combustion or ruptures.
• Do not use a battery with a torn
casing seal (insulating covering).
• Always remove the battery when
the voice recorder will not be
used for an long period.
• When disposing used batteries,
insulate their contacts with tape
and discard them as general
waste in the manner prescribed
by the local authority.
• Remove the battery from the
voice recorder as soon as the
battery becomes unusable. It
may cause leakage.
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Battery fluid in the eyes may cause
blindness. If battery fluid gets in
eyes, do not rub the eyes. Instead,
rinse them thoroughly with tap
water or other clean water right
away. Go to doctor immediately.
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Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline, lithium or any other
non-rechargeable batteries.
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Keep the battery out of the reach of
infants and children.
The battery could be swallowed by
infants and children. If swallowed,
go to doctor immediately.
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Do not submerge the battery in
freshwater or saltwater, or allow its
terminals to become wet.
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Discontinue use of the battery if it
develops a problem such as leaking,
discoloration or deformation.
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Stop charging the rechargeable
battery if charging has not finished
after the specified amount of
charging time.
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Battery fluid on clothing or skin
may damage the skin, so rinse the
battery fluid off right away with tap
water or other clean water.
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Stop using the voice recorder if
you notice unusual odor, noise, or
smoke coming from it.
It may cause fire or burns. Remove
the battery immediately, taking
care not to burn yourself. Contact
your place of purchase or an
Olympus repair center or service
center. (Do not touch the battery
with bare hands when removing it.
Remove the battery outdoors, and
away from flammable objects.)
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When carrying the voice recorder
by its strap, take care to prevent it
becoming caught on other items.
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CAUTION
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Do not raise the volume before
performing an operation.
Hearing damage or loss may result.
Batteries
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DANGER
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Do not place the battery near
ignition sources.
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Do not incinerate, heat or
disassemble the battery. Do not
short-circuit the battery’s positive
and negative electrodes.
It may cause fire, ruptures,
combustion or overheating.
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Do not solder connections directly
onto the battery. Do not deform,
modify or disassemble the battery.
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Do not connect the battery’s
positive and negative terminals.
It may cause overheating, electric
shock or fire.
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When carrying or storing the
battery, always place it in the case
and protect its terminals. Do not
carry or store the battery together
with precious metal items such as
key rings.
It may cause overheating, electric
shock or fire.
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Do not connect the battery directly
to a power outlet or car cigarette
lighter.
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Do not use or leave the battery
in a hot location such as in direct
sunlight, inside a vehicle on a hot
day, or near a room heater.
It may cause fire, burns or injuries
from leaking, overheating or
ruptures.
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