- OPTIMUM BATTERY PERFORMANCE------
New batterie s. Between manufacturing and first use, all batteries exhibit some drain . Therefore, care should be taken to purchase the newest (and freshest) ones possi- ble. To help you do this, some manufacturers stamp the date of manufacture on the bottom of each battery. Ask your camera dealer for assistance in interpreting the codes .
Temperature. Battery life ratings are based on operation at around 25°C (77 °F). At other temperatures, battery life is shortened . Spare batteries should therefore be kept available if operation in low temperatures is anticipated.
Continuous use. Batteries are drained much more qUick- ly by continuous use than by intermittent use .
Storage. When not in use, the batteries should be re- moved to prevent damage from leakage. To minimize drain during the period of disuse, store the batteries in a cool, dry place below 20°C (68° F) .
Battery brands. Do not mix brands of batteries , nor use batteries with different model numbers . Also, avoid mix- ing new and old batteries since proper performance will not be obtained and battery leakage may occur.
Disposal. Do not dispose of batteries by burning. Also, for safety's sake, never disassemble batteries.
Polarity. When installing batteries, observe the voltage polarities carefully. Reversal of the positive ( + ) and neg - ative
NiCd batteries. In comparison with regular batteries, NiCd batteries provide faster recycling time and better efficiency at low temperatures. However, note that the recycling time and the number of flashes per battery set are dependent on the age of the batteries, how much charge they have, and their capacities.
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