Operation Manual

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Safety and care instructions
For the battery
• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through
internal chemical reactions. These reactions are also influenced
by the ambient temperature and humidity. Very high and low
temperatures shorten the operating time and service life of the
batteries.
• Always remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for
a long period of time, as otherwise it could become totally
discharged after several weeks, i.e. its voltage drops to a very
low level.
• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored partly charged, i.e.
not when fully discharged or fully charged (see the
corresponding display). For very long storage periods, the
battery should be charged for around 15 minutes twice a year to
prevent total discharge.
• Even though lithium ion batteries are proofed against short
circuits, always ensure that their contacts are protected against
contact with metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry. A
short-circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns.
• For the battery to charge, it must have a temperature of between
10°- 30°C/50-86°F (otherwise the charger will not turn on or
off again).
• If a battery is dropped, check the casing and the contacts
immediately for any damage. Using a damaged battery can
damage the camera.
• Batteries have a limited service life.
• Defective batteries should be disposed of at an appropriate
collection point for proper recycling (see p. 159).
• Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause them to
explode.
For the charger
• If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio receivers, it can
interfere with the reception; make sure there is a distance of at
least 1m/3ft between the devices.
• When the charger is in use, it can make a buzzing noise – this is
quite normal and is not a malfunction.
• When it is not in use, disconnect the charger from the mains as
otherwise it uses a certain (very small) amount of power even
when no battery is inserted.
• Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short circuit
them.