GETTING READY

■Battery Precautions

Precautions During Use

•Charge the batteries in a location where the temperature is in the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.

•Very limited operation following a full charge indicates that the batteries have reached the end of their service life. Replace the batteries with new ones.

Storage Precautions

•Though rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries provide high power in a compact configuration, storing them for long periods while they are charged can cause batteries to deteriorate.

—Always remove the batteries from the camera when you are not using it. Leaving batteries in the camera can cause them to discharge and go dead or even leak.

—Store batteries in a dry place where the temperature is 20°C (68°F) or lower.

—If you store batteries for a long time, charge them two or three times before using them again.

■Optional Batteries

Use of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Rechargeable nickel- metal hydride batteries (HR-3U) is recommended for this camera. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when other brands of rechargeable batteries are used.

IMPORTANT!

•Never mix two batteries of different brands, ages, or charge levels. Doing so creates the risk of shortened battery life and can even damage the camera.

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