10 Read This First• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that coulddamage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury.• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such askey holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Usethe supplied terminal cover or battery case to transport or store thebattery pack.• Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or otherinsulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact withthe metallic components of other materials in waste containers maylead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized wastefacilities if available in your area.• Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment maycause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to thesurroundings. Use only recommended batteries and accessories.• Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-1LH orNB-1L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of theequipment, fire or electrical shock.• Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from boththe camera and the electrical outlet after recharging and when they arenot in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a longperiod may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.• The camera terminal of the supplied compact power cord is designedfor exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other productsor batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.Cautions• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject tostrong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk(boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause thebatteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or otherinjuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the compact poweradapter to charge the battery pack or power the camera.• Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in suchareas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts orshocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment whenwearing or holding it by the strap.