Olympus 800 User Manual [en, es, fr]

DIGITAL CAMERA

Basic

Manual

ENGLISH 2

FRANÇAIS 24

ESPAÑOL 46

UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

If you find any contents missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase.

En	Digital Camera

Battery Charger

(LI-10C)

Strap	Lithium Ion Battery
	(LI-12B)

USB Cable

AV cable

Other bundled items

OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM

Basic Manual (this manual)

Advanced Manual (CD-ROM)

Warranty Card

Registration Card

Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.

Attaching the strap

Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

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MANUAL CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.

This manual explains shooting and playback basics. For details on functions, read the advanced manual. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.

The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.

	UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS	2	En
	THE CAMERA’S CAPABILITIES ............................................	4
	CHARGING THE BATTERY ...................................................	5
	INSERTING THE BATTERY ...................................................	5
	TURNING THE CAMERA ON .................................................	6
	TAKING A PICTURE...............................................................	7
	REVIEWING PICTURES.........................................................	8
	ERASING PICTURES .............................................................	8
	SETTING FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS.......................	9
	PRINTING YOUR PICTURES...............................................	11
	ENJOYING YOUR PICTURES ON A COMPUTER ..............	12
	SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................	14
	SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .....................................................	16
	Be sure to read and observe all safety precautions.

The manuals used with this camera are shown below.

Basic Manual Includes explanations of basic functions for (this manual) first-time users

Advanced Manual Details all the functions and operations

References to the Advanced Manual are indicated as below.

gAdvanced Manual “Single-frame erase” (P. 81)

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THE CAMERA’S CAPABILITIES

Take pictures

Organize pictures

Choose from 19 different scene modes according to the picture you want to take and simply press the shutter button.

	3	PORTRAIT
			3	PORTRAIT
			For taking a
			portrait-style shot.
En	SELECT	GO	OK
			SELECT	GO	OK

Quickly access the pictures you want to see on the calendar display. Organize your pictures with the album function.

2005 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri							Sat
8	31	1	2	3	4	5	6
	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
	21	22	23	24	25	26	27
	28	29	30	31	1	2	3
	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

GUIDE functions

The shooting guide gives you advice on how to take pictures. The menu guide gives explanations on menu operation. Just press the GUIDE button and the camera tells you all you need to know.

	SHOOTING GUIDE	FILE NAME
	1 BRIGHTENING SUBJECT	Sets the format for
	2 SHOOTING INTO BACKLIGHT
		naming folders and files
	3 ADJUSTING COLORATION	that are to be saved to
	4 BLURRING BACKGROUND	a new card.
	5 ADJUSTING AREA IN FOCUS

SELECT EXITGUIDE

Print pictures

You can connect the camera directly to your PictBridge-compatible printer to print pictures without the use of a computer.

Display pictures

Enjoy the slideshow to background music. You can even connect the camera directly to a TV to display pictures for your friends and family.

Use with a computer

Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software on your computer, you can enjoy editing, viewing, and printing pictures.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

Charging indicator Lit red: Charging

Lit green: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 120 minutes)

Lithium ion battery

Power cable

En

Battery charger	AC wall
	outlet

INSERTING THE BATTERY

1	3
		5
	4

2

Battery lock knob

To remove the battery

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON

	2		1
	POWER button
			Mode dial
En	Battery check
	indicator		To turn the camera off
	Shooting
	mode
	1/2000	F2.8	0.0

HQ3264×2448 4

Battery check indicator

The battery check indicator is displayed on the monitor when the camera is turned on.

e			f		[BATTERY EMPTY]
					is displayed.
Lit (green)			Lit (red)
(Disappears after a while.)		Only a little power is			No power is left. Charge the
Ready to shoot.		remaining. The battery needs			battery.
		charging soon.

When the camera stops operating

To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops operating after about 3 minutes of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom button. The camera retracts the lens and turns off automatically 15 minutes after the camera enters sleep mode. Turn the camera on again to use.

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TAKING A PICTURE

Hold the camera	1/2000 F2.8 0.0
securely

	HQ3264×2448		4
Compose your	1/2000	F2.8	0.0	En
picture
Position the AF target
mark on your subject.
Press the zoom button to
get close-up pictures of
your subject.	HQ3264×2448		4

Focus on your subject

Press the shutter button lightly.

The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked. The #mark lights when the flash is about to fire.

Take the picture

AF target mark

Green lamp

#mark

1/2000 F2.8 0.0

HQ3264×2448 4

Memory gauge

a

Shoot

b

Shoot

c

Shoot

d

Wait

Before taking

After taking one

After taking

Maximum reached

any pictures

picture

several pictures

(All lit)

(Off)

(Lit)

(Lit)

Wait until the indicator

turns off again before

taking more pictures.

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REVIEWING PICTURES

Previous picture

Next picture

En

Memory indicator

Battery check indicator

File number

1000004

HQ

Record mode

’05. 08. 26

12:30

Date and time

4

Frame number

ERASING PICTURES

	ERASE
	YES
	NO
SELECT	GO OK

gAdvanced Manual “Single-frame erase” (P. 81)

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SETTING FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS

Direct buttons

This camera features buttons for setting functions directly.

QUICK VIEW button

O#(Flash mode) button

GUIDE button	En

Zbutton

DISP button

N&(Macro) button

Y/S(Self-timer/Single-frame erase) button

To set the flash mode

Press O#repeatedly in shooting mode to set the flash mode.

1/2000	F2.8	0.0
AUTO
HQ3264×2448		4
AUTO		!

$ #

gAdvanced Manual “Flash shooting” (P. 41)

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SETTING FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS

Menus

Press Zto display the top menu on the monitor. Use the menu for setting each function.

Mode dial

ONXY buttons

Z button

En

MODE MENU

WB

Press Z

To set the record mode

You can change the record mode used in shooting mode.

MODE MENU

WB

SHQ 3264×2448
HQ 3264×2448
SQ1 2048×1536
SQ2	640×480
SELECT	GO	OK

Follow the operation guide to make settings.

gAdvanced Manual “Record mode” (P. 25)

To set the date and time

You can set the date format, year, month, and day.

MODE MENU

WB

CAM		’05.01.01
		00:00
MEM
	DUALTIME SETUP	OFF
SETUP	ALARM CLOCK	OFF
	VIDEO OUT	NTSC

Operation guide

	2005 . 01		. 01
	Y	M		D
		00	:	00
SELECT	SET	GO		OK

gAdvanced Manual “Setting the date and time” (P. 92)

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PRINTING YOUR PICTURES

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly.

USB cable

	Multi-connector	En

	USB
	P C
	PRINT
	EXIT
SELECT	GO	OK

Select [PRINT], and press Z.

	PRINT MODE SELECT
	PRINT
	ALL PRINT
	MULTI PRINT
	ALL INDEX
EXIT	SELECT	GO	OK

ONE MOMENT

Follow the operation guide to make settings.

PRINT	Prints the selected picture.
ALL PRINT	Prints all pictures.
MULTI PRINT	Prints one picture in multiple layout format.
ALL INDEX	Prints all pictures in index format.
PRINT ORDER	Prints pictures according to print reservations.

gAdvanced Manual “Direct printing (PictBridge)” (P. 99)

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ENJOYING YOUR PICTURES ON A COMPUTER

The provided CD-ROM contains OLYMPUS Master software for editing and managing image files. Install the software to get the most out of your digital pictures and movies.

What is OLYMPUS Master?

Download images from the camera

En	Make panoramic images

Edit images (trim, resize, etc.)

Display images in calendar format to manage and organize them

Play back images and movies

Produce various prints using the printer (index print, calendar, etc.)

Installing OLYMPUS Master

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Windows

Click “OLYMPUS Master”.

Macintosh

Double-click the “Installer” icon.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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ENJOYING YOUR PICTURES ON A COMPUTER

Connecting the camera to a computer

USB cable

En

Multi-connector

	USB
	P C
	PRINT
	EXIT
SELECT	GO	OK

Select [PC], and press Z.

gAdvanced Manual “Connecting the camera to a computer” (P. 111)

User Registration

After installing the OLYMPUS Master software, we recommend you fill out the user registration for your camera. By making your registration, you will receive information on software and firmware updates from Olympus.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camera
Product type	: Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording system
Still pictures	: Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule
	for Camera File system (DCF))
Applicable	: Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image
standards	Matching III, PictBridge
Sound with still	: Wave format
pictures

Movie

Memory

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No. of storable pictures

when using the internal

memory

:QuickTime Motion JPEG

:Internal memory

xD-Picture Card (16 MB to 1GB) Still pictures (without sound)

	Record mode	Image size		Number of
				storable still
				pictures
	SHQ	3264	× 2448	4
	HQ			9
	SQ1	2560	× 1920	15
		2272	× 1704	19
		2048	× 1536	24
		1600	× 1200	29
	SQ2	1280 × 960		46
		1024 × 768		70
		640 × 480		114
	Movie
	Record mode	Image size		Remaining
				recording time
	SHQ	640	× 480	15 sec.
		(15 frames/sec.)
	HQ	320	× 240	50 sec.
		(15 frames/sec.)
	SQ	160	× 120	125 sec.
		(15 frames/sec.)

No. of pictures	: Approx. 300
when fully charged	(based on CIPA battery life measurement standards)
No. of effective pixels	: 8,000,000 pixels
Image pickup device	: 1/1.8" CCD (primary color filter), 8,320,000 pixels (gross)
Lens	: Olympus lens 8.0 to 24.0 mm, f2.8 to 4.9
	(equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35mm camera)
Photometric system	: Digital ESP metering, spot metering system
Shutter speed	: 4 to 1/2000 sec.
Shooting range	: 0.5 m (19.7 in.) to )(normal), 0.2 m (7.9 in.) to )(macro mode)
	0.03 m (1.2 in.) to 0.5 m (19.7 in.) (W only) (super macro mode)
Monitor	: 2.5" TFT color LCD display, 230,000 pixels

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	SPECIFICATIONS
Flash charge time	: Approx. 6 sec. (for full flash discharge at room
	temperature using a new fully charged battery)
Outer connector	: DC-IN jack
	USB connector, A/V OUT jack (multi-connector)
Automatic calendar	: 2000 up to 2099
system
Water resistance
Type	: Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX4
	(under OLYMPUS test conditions)
Meaning	: Camera is not damaged by water spray from any
Operating environment	direction.
		En
Temperature	: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/
	-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity	: 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage)
Power supply	: One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B/LI-12B) or
	Olympus AC adapter
Dimensions	: 102.8 mm (W) × 57.6 mm (H) × 32.9 mm (D)
	(4.0 × 2.3 × 1.3 in.) excluding protrusions
Weight	: 181.5 g (5.9 oz) without battery and card

Lithium ion battery (LI-12B)

Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life

Operating environment Temperature

:Lithium ion rechargeable battery

:DC 3.7 V

:1230 mAh

:Approx. 300 full recharges (varies on usage)

:0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operation)/ 0°C to 30°C (32°F to 86°F) (storage)

Dimensions	: 32 × 46 × 10 mm (1.3 × 1.8 × 0.4 in.)
Weight	: Approx. 30 g (1 oz)
Battery charger (LI-10C)
Power requirements	: AC 100 to 240 V (50 to 60 Hz)
	9 VA (100 V) to 16 VA (240 V)
Output	: DC 4.2 V, 860 mA
Charging time	: Approx. 120 min.
Operating environment
Temperature	: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (operation)/
	-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) (storage)
Dimensions	: 46 × 36.5 × 85 mm (1.8 × 1.4 × 3.3 in.)
Weight	: Approx. 70g (2.3 oz)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock.

En	An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in
	the documentation provided with the product.
	WARNING!
	TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR
	OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

General Precautions

Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions.

Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference.

Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and those described in the instructions.

Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product. Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use

only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.

Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus.

Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain). For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections of their manuals.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer.

Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the product with a battery.

Grounding, Polarization — If this product can be used with a specified AC adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line

plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other). This safety feature allows the En plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into

the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then reinsert it. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.

Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be placed so it will not be walked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap the cord around the leg of a table or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet, and at the product connection, free of all AC adapter or accessory power cords.

Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use.

Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs.

Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage.

Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.

Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described below while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel:

a)Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into the product.

b)The product has been exposed to water.

c)The product does not operate normally despite following operating instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the product and require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.

d)The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

En e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the originals, as recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution of parts could result in fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards.

Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working order.

If the product is used without observing the information given under this

symbol, serious injury or death may result.

DANGER

If the product is used without observing the information given under this

symbol, injury or death may result.

WARNING

If the product is used without observing the information given under this

symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or the loss of CAUTION valuable data may result.

Handling the Camera

WARNING

( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.

•To avoid causing a fire or explosion, never use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.

( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.

•Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.

•Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:

•Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.

•Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.

•Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.

•Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.

( Do not look at the sun or strong lights through the camera.

• To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the sun,
or any other extremely bright light source.	En

( Do not touch charging batteries (included in some areas) or the battery charger until charging is finished and the batteries have cooled.

•The batteries and battery charger become hot while charging. A specified AC adapter also becomes hot during long use. At these times, they may cause minor burns.

( Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.

•Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or electric shock.

( Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.

•Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing or touch it after it has just been fired. It may be hot and cause minor burns. Avoid using the flash for extended periods.

( Do not take apart or modify the camera.

•Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.

( Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera.

•If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the batteries. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center.

CAUTION

( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.

•If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during operation, switch it off immediately – and disconnect a specified AC adapter (if attached). Allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the batteries. Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

( Do not use the camera with wet hands.

•To avoid dangerous electrical shock, never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.

( Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures.

•Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.

( Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.

En	• When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-
	temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:

•When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.

•In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures.

( Be careful with the strap.

•Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects – and cause serious damage.

( Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus.

•Never use any AC adapter except one specified by Olympus. Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in accidents or fire. Ensure the adapter used is designed for your region or country. For more information, contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase. Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus.

( Do not damage the power-supply cord.

•Never pull or modify the power-supply cord of the AC adapter or accessories. Make sure only the plug is securely held during insertion and removal from the outlet. Stop using the camera immediately, and contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase if:

•The power-supply cord becomes hot, or it gives off smoke or unusual odors.

•The power-supply cord is cut or damaged, or the plug has a faulty contact.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Battery handling precautions

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.

DANGER

•This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers.

•Never heat or incinerate batteries.

• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from	En
coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.

•Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.

•To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc.

•If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek 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. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh or salt water.

•To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for this product.

•Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never load the battery with its +/- terminals reversed. Never force the battery into the battery compartment.

•If the rechargeable battery has not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging it and do not use it.

•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 during operation, stop using the camera and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or electric shock.

•If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.

•Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert anything (other than the recommended battery) into the battery compartment.

•Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

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