User manual SANYO VPC-AZ3EX

INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-AZ3EX VPC-AZ3 Digital Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-AZ3EX and VPC-AZ3. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make sure to read and understand the section "USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY" on pages 7 to 23. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS oe This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: oe Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. oe Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. oe Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. oe Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. oe Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaration of Conformity Model Number : VPC-AZ3 Trade Name : SANYO Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No. : (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. i English FOR CANADIAN USERS oe This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English ii OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you get started enjoying using your digital camera right away, given below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to playback. SETUP 1 2 3 4 Charge the battery pack (see pages 27 and 33). Install the battery pack (see page 28). Install the CompactFlash*1 (see page 28). Format the CompactFlash (see page 35). NOTE oe This camera uses a CompactFlash memory card instead of photographic film to record images. Be sure to install the CompactFlash before operating the camera. A 16MB CompactFlash is supplied with this camera*1. A 32MB CompactFlash is also available as a separately sold accessory. SHOOTING 1 Take photos in the BASIC operation mode*2. oe See "Shooting in the BASIC mode" on page 42. oe See "BASIC MODE" on page 76. 1 English PLAYBACK 1 Set the playback mode (see page 83). 2 Play back the images. oe See "PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES" on page 85. oe See "PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS" on page 87. oe See "PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS" on page 88. *1: About the CompactFlash This digital camera can use both CompactFlash and Microdrive cards for data storage. This manual is written with the premise that CompactFlash cards are used. In this manual, CompactFlash and Microdrive cards are both referred to as "card". *2: Shooting in the BASIC mode In the BASIC mode, the Scene Select function--whereby simply by selecting one from a short list of shooting conditions, the suitable settings are automatically completed--is available. Also, only the necessary shooting settings are displayed, making it easy even for the novice photographer to enjoy using this digital camera. Symbols used in this manual Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera. Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION Points that require special attention (see page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. HINT NOTE English 2 CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . . 7 CAUTIONS CONCERNING HIGH TEMPERATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 B PREPARATION PARTS NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 FORMATTING A CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 SETTING SCREENS AND OPTION SETTING SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . 39 B CAPTURING IMAGES AND RECORDING SOUNDS BEFORE TAKING PICTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 SHOOTING/RECORDING MODE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 CAPTURING STILL IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 SEQUENTIAL SHOTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 VIDEO CLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 AUDIO RECORDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 BASIC MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 3 English B PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MODE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 LISTENING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 USING THE VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 DISPLAYING IMAGE INFORMATION (PLAYBACK INFO SCREEN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 B EXPERT MODE ADDING A VOICE MEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 SETTING THE FOCUS MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 WHITE BALANCE SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 SETTING THE EXPOSURE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 SETTING THE NOISE REDUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 ADJUSTING THE COLOR TONES (REAL-COLOR EQUALIZER). . . . 111 DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 QUICK SHOT SETTING (STILL IMAGE SHOOTING MODE ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 EXPOSURE CORRECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 FLICKER-REDUCTION SETTING (VIDEO CLIP SHOOTING ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 SHOOTING SETTING INFORMATION DISPLAY (SHOOTING INFO SCREEN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 English 4 CONTENTS B OTHER FUNCTIONS COPYING IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ADDING TEXT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 ADDING A VOICE MEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 PRINT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ERASING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 USB DIRECT-PRINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 SETTING THE TV SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 5 English B CAMERA SETTINGS AND DISPLAYS SETTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 SETTING THE OPERATIONAL SOUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 HELP FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 DISPLAY LANGUAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 POWER SAVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 ASSIGNING FILE NAMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE . . . . . . . . . 171 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 B APPENDICES TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 English 6 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING B If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove the battery pack. oe If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off the digital camera, remove the battery pack, and wait to make sure no more smoke comes from the digital camera. Then take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair or open the digital camera yourself. B Do not modify or open the cabinet oe High voltage circuits are inside, and there is a high risk of fire or electric shock if they are touched. Any internal check, setting, or repair should be performed by the dealer. B Do not use while driving oe Do not capture images, play back images, or watch the LCD monitor while driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause an accident. oe Be careful where you put down the digital camera inside an automobile. During sudden stops or turns it may fall behind the brake pedal and prevent braking. oe When using the digital camera while walking, be very careful of your surroundings and especially the traffic to avoid accidents. B Be aware of your surroundings when using the digital camera oe Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the digital camera. Failure to do so may lead to an accident or injury. oe Do not use the digital camera inside an airplane or elsewhere where its use may be restricted. 7 English B Do not get the digital camera wet oe This digital camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. oe Do not use the digital camera in a bathroom oe If the digital camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the battery pack. Then take it to a dealer for repair. Using the digital camera after it has been become wet may cause a fire, electric shock, or other accident. B Do not use during a storm oe To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the digital camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used in an open field, you have an increased chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly seek refuge in a place that will protect you from lightning. B Do not place on an unstable surface oe The digital camera may fall, resulting in damage to the digital camera or injury. oe If the digital camera has fallen and its body is damaged, turn it off, remove the battery pack, and take it to the dealer for repair. Using the digital camera after its body has been damaged may cause a fire or electric shock. B Do not look through the digital camera into the sun oe Do not look through the digital camera at the sun or any other strong source of light. Doing so may seriously injure your eyes. B Do not use the flash close to a person's face oe To prevent possible eye injury, do not use the flash near a person's face (especially young children or babies). If the flash is used close to a person's opened eyes, there is a risk that it may damage that person's eyesight. English 8 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY (CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA) WARNING B Do not use where there is risk of explosion oe Do not use the digital camera in a location where there is explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion. B Keep the digital camera out of the reach of children oe The following may happen if children play with the digital camera: oe They may wrap the strap around their neck and suffocate. oe They may swallow the battery pack or other small parts. In such a case, consult a physician immediately. oe They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too close to their eyes. oe They may get hurt by the digital camera. CAUTION B Cautions when carrying the digital camera oe Do not walk around holding the digital camera by the handstrap. It may hit other objects and get damaged. When walking around, hold the digital camera in your hand or place it in a pocket. oe Be careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it to strong shocks. oe Make sure direct sunlight does not hit the digital camera lens, as that may damage the internal parts. When not using the digital camera, be sure to always turn it off and retract the lens. B If the digital camera is not going to be used for a long period of time oe For safety's sake, remove the battery pack from the camera. This will prevent any possible excess heat or leakage of battery fluid that may result in injuries or damage to nearby objects. (Note that when the battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings will be cleared.) 9 English B Cautions during use and storage oe This digital camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the digital camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. oe Places in direct sunlight oe Places where humidity and temperature are high oe Places that may get wet oe Places close to an air conditioner or heater oe Inside a car oe Places where there is dust and dirt oe Places where there is a fire burning oe Places where volatile products are stored oe Places subject to vibration Operating environment oe Temperature 0 to 40°C (operation) ­20 to 60°C (storage) oe Humidity 30 to 90% (operation, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) English 10 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10) DANGER B Risk of electric shock. Dry location use only. B Do not recharge battery packs that are not Lithium-ion battery packs (Model DB-L10) oe Do not use the supplied battery pack charger to recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L10). Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable battery may cause excess heat, combustion, or leakage, and cause a fire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby objects. B Use a 100 to 240 V AC power supply oe If used with a power supply other than the one specified, it may cause a fire or electric shock. B Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack charger oe It is dangerous to touch the inside of the battery pack charger. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. oe Do not use the battery pack charger as a direct current generator. B Do not get the battery pack charger wet oe Make sure the battery pack charger does not get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. oe Do not use the battery pack charger in a bathroom. oe If the battery pack charger gets wet, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and remove the battery pack. Then contact the place of purchase. If used while wet, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or an accident. 11 English B Cautions when plugging in the battery pack charger oe Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet when using the battery pack charger. If the battery pack charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause a fire. oe If the power cord is damaged, or cannot be correctly plugged into the power outlet, do not use the battery pack charger. Using the battery pack charger in this condition may cause a fire or electric shock. oe Do not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power cord or power outlet. A build-up of dust may cause a short circuit or generate heat and cause a fire. oe When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and slowly pull it out of the power outlet. Pulling the cord portion may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock. B Do not pull on the power cord to unplug it oe Do not leave the power cord plugged into the power outlet while the other end is not plugged into the battery pack charger. The loose end can cause electrocution if touched with wet hands or if handled by children. oe Use only the power cord supplied with the battery pack charger. If a different power cord is used, it may be rated for a different current load, and that may cause a fire. oe The supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the supplied battery pack charger. Do not use it with other devices, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. oe Do not use a bundled power cord, as the heat generated may cause a fire. oe When using an extension cord, make sure that the total wattage of the connected devices does not exceed the rated value of the extension cord. If the power load exceeds the rated value, it may cause a fire. English 12 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10) (continued) DANGER B Keep the battery pack charger out of the reach of children oe Children may place the battery pack or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. B If smoke or a strange odor is emitted, or if strange noises are heard, immediately unplug the power cord from the power outlet oe If the battery pack charger is used under these conditions, it make cause a fire or electric shock. oe If strange conditions such as these occur, immediately unplug the battery pack charger, remove the battery pack, and wait to make sure no more smoke is emitted. Then contact the place of purchase. Do not try to repair or open the battery pack charger yourself. B Do not handle with wet hands oe Handling the battery pack charger with wet hands may cause an electric shock. B Do not use during a storm oe Do not touch the battery pack charger or power cord while it is plugged into a power outlet during a thunderstorm. Doing so may cause an electric shock. B Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when finished oe If the battery pack charger is left plugged into the power outlet for a long period of time, there is a risk of fire. 13 English CAUTION B Do not connect to a voltage converter oe Doing so may cause a fire or other trouble. B Do not damage the power cord oe Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock. oe If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly into the battery pack charger or wall outlet, contact the place of purchase. B Do not place on an unstable surface oe The battery pack charger may fall, causing injury or damage. oe If the battery pack charger falls and the charger body is damaged, remove the battery pack and contact the place of purchase. If used while damaged, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or other damages. B Operating and storage conditions oe Do not use close to a heat source (close to a stove or heater) or leave it exposed to direct sunlight. Operating environment oe Temperature 0 to 40°C (charging) ­20 to 60°C (storage) oe Humidity 10 to 85% (charging and storage) English 14 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L10) DANGER This camera uses a Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L10). NL Batterij niet weggooien, maar inleveren als KCA. B If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and remove the battery pack from the camera, taking care to keep it well away from fire. oe Continued use of the battery pack under any of these conditions may result in fire, injury, explosion or other serious damage. oe If battery fluid is leaking, placing the battery pack in close proximity to a fire or other heat source may ignite the battery fluid and result in fire, damage, eruption of battery fluid, or smoke fumes. B Do not transform, take apart, or modify. oe Safety mechanisms and protective devices have been in incorporation in the battery pack for the purpose of preventing danger. Any modification, by transforming, disassembling, or directly soldering to it, etc., will defeat these safety devices and possibly cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, or leak or spew battery fluid. B Do not connect the (+) and (­) terminals with a wire or other metal implement. Do not carry loose or keep with necklaces, hairpins, etc. oe Doing so may result in a short circuit, high voltage flow, fire, explosion, leaking or spewing battery fluid, or heat generation. Metal such as a wire or necklace, etc. may cause heat to be generated. B Do not throw the battery pack in the fire or subject it to heat oe Doing so may cause the insulation to melt, damage the gas discharge valve and safety mechanisms, or ignite the battery fluid, resulting in fire or explosion. 15 English B Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks oe If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. B Do not allow the battery pack to come into contact with fresh or salt water, or allow the terminals to become wet. oe If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are damaged by corrosion, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. B Cautions regarding the correct environment for using and storing the battery pack oe Temperature when using or recharging: 0 to 40°C Do not use, recharge, store or leave the battery pack near fire or inside a car exposed to the hot sun, etc. (locations in which the temperature reaches 60°C or higher). At high temperatures, the safety mechanisms and protective devices inside the battery pack may be damaged by corrosion, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are damaged, the battery pack will become unusable. An environment with extremely high or low temperatures will cause the battery capacity to deteriorate and shorten the usable time, and may even shorten the battery life. Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full charge. It is recommended to store the battery pack when it is near fully discharged. If the battery pack is completely discharged, it may become unable to be recharged again. To avoid this, charge the battery pack for at least five minutes every six months. oe Storage temperature: ­10°C to 30°C When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store at ­10°C to 30°C in a place with no condensation. oe Humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation) English 16 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Concerning the Lithium-ion battery pack (Model DB-L10) (continued) DANGER B Use only the supplied battery pack charger (Model VAR-L10) oe If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. B Use the battery pack only in the specified device oe If the battery pack is used in a device other than that specified, it may cause an abnormal voltage flow, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. B Do not peel or damage the outer case oe Damaging the outer case, inserting nails, hitting with a hammer, stepping on the battery pack, etc. may cause a short circuit inside the battery pack or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. B If the battery pack is leaking and the electrolyte gets on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with clean water. oe If the electrolyte gets into your eyes, you risk losing your eyesight. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean, running water, and seek medical attention right away. Any electrolyte that comes into contact with your skin or clothing may harm your skin. Immediately rinse the area with clean, running water. B Insert the battery pack correctly, as specified oe When installing the battery pack in the charger or camera, pay attention to the indicated polarity ((+) and (­)), and insert it correctly. oe If the battery pack is installed with the wrong orientation, it may cause an abnormal chemical reaction while in the charger, an abnormal voltage flow when it is used, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. 17 English