User's Manual

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Charging the battery
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Charging the battery
• Do not charge the device through a USB hub.
• Do not attach or remove the battery if the
USB cable is connected.
Using the lithium-ion battery
The included battery is exclusively for use with
the Olympus VoiSquare DS-F1. Do not use in
combination with other electronic equipment.
Cautions concerning the battery
Read the following instructions carefully when you
use the battery.
4 Discharging:
Rechargeable batteries self-discharge while not in
use. Charge it regularly before use.
4 Battery life:
Over time, the rechargeable battery may gradually
wear down. When the operating time becomes
shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully
charged under the specified condition, replace it
with a new one.
4 Operating temperature:
Rechargeable batteries are chemical products.
Battery efficiency may vary even when operating
within the recommended temperature range.
This is an inherent nature of these products.
4 Recommended temperature range
of use:
During operation:
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
Charging:
5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F
Storage for a long period:
–20°C - 60°C/ –4°F - 140°F
Using the battery outside the above
temperature range may result in declining
efficiency and shorter battery life.
NOTE
• When disposing the batteries, always observe
the local laws and regulations. Contact your
local recycling center for proper disposal
methods.
• If battery is not fully discharged, protect it
against short-circuiting (e.g. by taping the
contacts) before disposal.
For customers in Germany:
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery
Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure
environmentally friendly disposal.
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display will decrease as
the battery loses power.
• When this [ ] indicator appears on the display,
charge the battery as soon as possible. When
the battery is too weak, [
] and [Power off] will
appear on the display and the device will shut
down.