Installing the Batteries/CF Card

Install the batteries and the CF card to get ready for shooting.

Please use four AA-size alkaline batteries or separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.

When the indicator blinks, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the following or image data may be lost or corrupted:

zDo not shake the camera.

zDo not turn off the power or open the CF card slot cover or the battery cover.

ŠThe use of the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 is recommended to power the camera during long usage sessions (p. 143).

ŠThe separately sold battery charger kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 140).

ŠSee Battery Performance (p. 150).

ŠFor information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide).

Battery cover lock

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aBe sure that the camera power is off (p. 19). Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow and open the cover.

bInsert the batteries as shown.

zYou can check the orientation the batteries should go in on the seal inside the battery compartment.

cClose the battery cover.

14 1. Preparing the Camera