• Do not drop the unit, knock it into other objects or subject it to any other kind
of strong impact or shock.
• Check the operation before using.
• This unit has an electrical contact that is connected to the digital camera
electrically. Attach the supplied terminal cap when this unit is not attached to
the digital camera and do not allow any metal objects (such as clips) to
come in contact.
∫ Cleaning
When cleaning, wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth.
• When the unit is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a
wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents,
etc., to clean the unit, since they may deteriorate the external case or the
coating may come off.
• When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying
instructions.
∫ About the battery pack
• The battery is not charged when the battery grip is shipped. Charge
the battery before use.
• The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is
too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become
shorter.
• The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The
battery grip also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the batteries.
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature:
[Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF),
Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
• Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When
storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once
a year. Remove the battery from the battery grip and store it again after it
has completely discharged.
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