Originally Posted By: scafool

Another thing about all electronics is you should test them before leaving home. Especially if they were stored with the batteries in them. Corrosion is insidious.




I'd modify the statement to add INSPECT THE BATTERIES AND CONTACTS as well as testing. Any leakage must be dealt with quickly and further use should be done understanding that corrosion of contacts may cause problems.

Batteries don't leak as much as they used to but... all it takes is that one time when you really, really need the item to work...