EPSON PhotoPC 500

Consumption

Approximately 100 milliwatt at power-on

 

Approximately 4 W during image

 

processing

 

Maximum 12 W during flash discharge

Battery

Approximately 300 pictures (high

life

resolution) can be taken before the

 

batteries run out. (Using new alkaline

 

batteries, 150 flashed and 150

 

non-flashed pictures, without the

 

EPSON PhotoPix LCD monitor attached).

Batteries

Replace all four PhotoPCTM 500 batteries with any of the following:

0 Single-use AA alkaline batteries*

Cl Single-use AA lithium batteries (longest battery life)

Cl Rechargeable AA Ni-Cad batteries

0 Rechargeable AA Ni-MI-I batteries

*If you have the PhotoPix LCD monitor, rechargeable or lithium batteries are recommended.

Caution

To avoid the &anger qfjire OY explosion, do not mix different types ofbatteries. Do not allow the battery contacts to touch metal objects such as coins OY keys, which could short out the battery’s circuits.

Note the following when handling batteries:

Q Do not use manganese batteries.

0 Replace all four batteries at the same time.

0 Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, or mutilate batteries. Do not get them wet or expose them to fire.

Cl When the camera is not used for long periods of time, remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature in a dry location.

0 Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with all applicable laws. Contact your local government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal.

QIf you use rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries, replace them with four fully-charged batteries. If your batteries run out faster after you recharge them a number of times, make sure you discharge them completely before recharging.

Checking the Battery Icon

Before you take pictures, check the battery icon on the control panel. The icon shows how much battery power you have left, in the following stages:

Full battery power (or AC adapter in use)

@Em Battery power is decreasing t0

irih

Ir Battery power is low

nBattery power is almost out

;lzg Change batteries

Installing Batteries

Follow these steps to install batteries:

Make sure the camera is off, then locate the battery cover on the bottom of the camera.

Using your fingernail or a small screwdriver, slide the battery cover lock down in the die&ion of the arrow and hold it in that position while pulling the battery cover door open.

Insert all four batteries into the compartment, positioning them as shown.

4. Close the battery cover, making sure that it snaps in place.

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