To replace the battery

1.Open the battery cover and

remove the current battery.

With the monitor screen side of the

 

camera facing upwards, slide the

 

stopper in the direction indicated by

 

the arrow in the illustration. After the

 

battery pops out, pull it the rest of the

Stopper

way out of the camera.

2.Load a new battery.

Battery Precautions

.Precautions during Use

•Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera.

•Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Outside this temperature range charging can take longer than normal or even fail.

•Do not tear or remove the battery outer label.

•If a battery provides only very limited operation following a full charge, it probably means the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.

.Storage Precautions

•Storing the battery for a long time while it is charged can cause deterioration of battery characteristics. If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use up its charge before storing it.

•Always remove the battery from the camera when you are not using it. A battery left in the camera can discharge and go dead, which will require some time to charge when you need to use the camera.

•Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).

•To prevent over discharging of an unused battery, fully charge it, and then load it in the camera and fully use up the charge about once every six months.

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