FujiFilm A200 manual Notes on the Power Supply, Disposing of Batteries

Notes on the Power Supply

If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries.

If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water. Note that battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes. If this occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your physician for treatment.

■Disposing of Batteries

When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations.

■Notes on Small Rechargeable Batteries (Ni-MH

batteries)

hAlways use the special battery charger to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries. Charge the batteries as described in the instructions provided with the battery charger.

hDo not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than those specified for use with the charger.

hNote that the batteries may feel warm immediately after being charged.

hNi-MH batteries are not charged at shipment. Be sure to charge the batteries before using them.

hThe camera mechanism is such that it draws a minute amount of current even when the camera is switched off. Take particular care not to leave Ni-MH batteries in the

camera for a long period of time as they can become excessively discharged and may no longer be usable even when charged.

102 hNi-MH batteries self-discharge even when not used.

Always charge Ni-MH batteries before using them. If the time for which a battery provides power shortens markedly when it has been correctly charged, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced.

hSoil (fingerprints, etc) on the terminals of Ni-MH batteries can greatly reduce the number of available shots. When this occurs, clean the terminals carefully with a soft dry cloth. Then use up the remaining charge in the batteries and recharge them.

hNewly purchased batteries or batteries that have been left unused for an extended period may not be fully charged. (This is indicated by the immediate display of the battery low warning or a low number of available shots.) This is a normal characteristic of the batteries and does not indicate a fault. Repeatedly charging and using the batteries 3 or 4 times will restore them to a normal condition.

hIf you repeatedly charge a Ni-MH batteries before it is fully discharged, it will suffer from the “memory effect”✽, causing the battery low warning to appear while there is still ample charge remaining in the battery. To restore the

batteries to their normal condition, use up all the charge in the batteries before recharging them.

✽Memory effect: A phenomenon affecting the battery characteristics such that the apparent battery capacity decreases.