Checking the Battery Level, Battery level normal

Checking the Battery Level

Before using your camera, you should check the battery level to be sure that the batteries do not need to be replaced. To check the battery level, turn the selector dial to M-REC, A-REC, or PLAY. A battery indicator will appear in the control panel on top of the camera. An identical indica- tor will appear in the LCD monitor when camera settings are displayed. At critical battery levels, a flashing battery icon will appear in the monitor regardless of whether camera settings are currently displayed or not.

Battery level normal

Low battery—replace batteries as soon as possible

Battery level critical—replace batteries before use

If nothing at all is showing in the control panel display, either the batteries are not correctly installed or the batteries are dead. Check to see that the batteries have been installed correctly. If this does not solve the problem, insert new batteries and check the battery level as shown above.

Note that the camera will not display the battery level correctly if lithium, NiCd, or nickel hydride batteries are used, if the batteries have been replaced with used batteries, or if the batteries do not meet performance standards.

Note: At low battery levels, you may find that the camera will not record images under some settings. There may also not be enough power to charge the flash, in which case the flash will automatically be set to “Off.” At critical levels, the camera will not record a photograph when the shutter button is fully pressed.

First Steps: Checking the Battery Level