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Getting Ready
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Compatible Batteries
Use only the special Rechargeable Battery NP-40.
The use of other brands of rechargeable battery
could cause faults or damage to the camera.
hNP-40 Rechargeable Battery (1)
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The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully
charged before being used.
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Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause the
battery to become jammed inside the camera.
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See P.92, 93 for note on the battery.
Terminals
Indicator
1
2
NP-40
Battery release
catch
Indicator
Indicator
4
3
Slide the battery cover out to open it.
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If you open the battery cover while the camera is switched on,
the camera is switched off.
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Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover.
Do not open the battery cover while the camera is
still switched on. This could damage the xD-
Picture Cardor corrupt the image files on the xD-
Picture Card.
Hold the battery so that the arrow markings are aligned, use your finger to pull the battery
release catch in the direction shown and insert the battery. Check that the battery is firmly held
in place.
Close the battery cover.
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The xD-Picture Card will not slide fully into the slot if it is
inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to apply undue
force to the xD-Picture Card.
Gold marking
Align the gold mark on the xD-Picture Card slot
with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card
and then push the card firmly all the way into the
slot.
◆When you want to replace the xD-Picture Card◆
LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA
1Getting Ready
When you push the xD-Picture Card into the slot
and then slowly remove your finger, the lock is
released and the xD-Picture Cardis pushed out.
◆Checking the remaining battery charge ◆
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The information above is an approximate guide for photography mode. In other camera modes, the transition from
“X” to “V” may occur more quickly.
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Batteries with no remaining charge (Vblinking red) will cause problems such as loss of power while the lens is still
extended. Always charge the battery before use.
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Due to the nature of the battery, the battery low warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations.
This is normal and does not indicate a fault. Try warming the battery in your pocket or a similar location before use.
◆Power Off Function ◆
If the camera is not used in any way for approx. 30 seconds when the camera functions are enabled,
this function temporarily switches features such as the LCD monitor off to reduce power consumption
(➡.72). If the camera is then left unused for a further period (2 or 5 minutes), the Auto Power Off
function automatically switches the camera off. To switch the camera back on, set the Power switch to
“OFF” briefly and then back to “q” or “w”.
Z, Xand Care displayed as small icons on
the right-hand side of the LCD monitor. Vappears
as a large icon on the LCD monitor.
1There is ample remaining battery charge. (Only
displayed for approximately 3 seconds when the
camera is switched on or the mode is changed.)
2The battery is approximately half charged. (Only
displayed for approximately 3 seconds when the
camera is switched on or the mode is changed.)
3Battery charge low. Replace or recharge the
battery as it will run out shortly.
4The battery is exhausted. The display will shortly
go blank and the camera will stop working.
Replace or recharge the battery.
Blinking red
Lit white
Lit red
1
2
4
3
Lit white
Switch the camera on and check that no battery level warning (X, Cor V) is displayed on the
screen (LCD monitor). If no icon is displayed, there is ample charge left in the battery.