GETTING READY
Power Requirements
Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set of AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries is supplied with the camera. The other items listed below are available separately.
■Batteries
•Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries
:HR-3U (Rated Capacitance 2100 mAh) (bundled) HR-3U (Rated Capacitance 2300 mAh)
•Two AA-size lithium batteries: FR6
•Two AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6
•Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if you use any other type of battery other than that noted above.
•When being powered by AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), the camera may not operate at all at temperatures of 5°C (41°F) or lower.
The batteries are not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge batteries before using the camera for the first time.
■Household Current
•AC Adaptor: AD-C30
Charging Batteries
You can use the steps below to charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U) using the charger unit (BC-5H) that comes with the camera.
Never try to use the charger unit to charge any other type of batteries besides the specified rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U). Attempting to use it to charge dry cells or other types of rechargeable batteries creates the risk of battery leakage, overheating, and explosion.
