Optimum Battery Performance

OPTIMUM BATTERY PERFORMANCE

1. New batteries: Between manufacturing and first	5 .	Battery brands: Do not use mixed brands of
use, all batteries exhibit some drain . Therefore,		batteries, nor batteries with different model
care should be taken to purchase the newest		numbers. Also, avoid mixing new and old bat-
(and freshest) ones possible. To help you do this,		teries since proper performance will not be ob-
some manufacturers stamp the date of manu-		tained and battery leakage may occur.
facture on the bottom of each battery. Ask your	6.	Disposal: Do not dispose of batteries by burning.
camera dealer for assistance in interpreting the		Also, for safety's sake, do not disassemble bat-
codes.		teries when disposing.
2. Temperature: Battery life ratings are based on	7.	Polarity: When installing batteries, observe the
operation at around 20°C (68°F) . At other tem-		voltage polarities carefully . Reversal of the posi -
peratures, battery life is shortened. At O°C, for		tive (+) and negative (-) terminals will result
instance, battery life is shortened by as much as		in leakage.
2/3. Spare batteries should therefore be kept

available if operation in low temperatures is anticipated .

3. Continuous use: Batteries are drained much more quickly by continuous use than by inter- mittent use .

4. Storage: When not in use, the batteries sho\.lld be removed to prevent damage from leakage. To minimize drain during the period of disuse, store the batteries in a cool, dry place.