About rechargeable batteries

Use only the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries that are specifically recommended for this camera (page 16). Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other rechargeable batteries are used.

IMPORTANT!

• Batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded in the camera.

Checking Remaining Battery Power

As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below.

Remaining Power

High

 

 

Low

 

 

Battery Indicator

*

*

*

Indicator Color

Cyan * Amber

* Red

* Red

 

 

 

 

 

The flash will take longer than normal to charge if it is being used when the battery

level indicator is showing or while “Alkaline” is selected for the “Battery Type” setting (page 19).

indicates that the flash is disabled. Replace batteries as soon as possible.

•The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode.

•Leaving the camera for about one day with no power supplied while the batteries are dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. You will have to re-configure the settings after power is restored.

•See page 190 for information about battery life and memory capacity.

•Certain camera operating conditions and battery types can cause the battery level indicator to indicate the battery level incorrectly. In this case, the camera may suddenly shut down without retracting the lens. If this happens, replace or charge the batteries and configure the correct “Battery Type” setting.

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