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hAA-size alkaline, Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) can be
used with this camera.
Do not use AA-size manganese, lithium or nickel-
cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries in your FinePix A203/
FinePix A303 because the heat generated by the
batteries could damage the camera or cause
malfunctions.
hThe operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between
brands and the life of batteries you purchase may be
shorter than the alkaline batteries provided with the
camera.
hDo not use batteries that are leaking, deformed,
discolored or exhibit any other obvious abnormality.
hDo not store batteries in very warm or moist
locations.
hKeep the batteries out of reach of babies and small
children.
h
When loading the batteries into the camera, ensure that
the battery polarity (
+
and
_
) is as indicated on the
camera.
hDo not use new batteries together with used
batteries. In the case of rechargeable batteries, do
not use charged and discharged batteries together.
Do not use batteries of different types or brands
together.
hIf you do not intend to use the camera for a long
period of time, remove the batteries from the camera.
(Note that if the camera is left with the batteries
removed, the time and date settings are cleared.)
hThe batteries may feel warm immediately after being
used. Before removing the batteries, switch the
camera off and wait until the batteries cool down.
h
When replacing the batteries, always fit 2 new batteries.
Here, 'new batteries' refers to either recently purchased
unused alkaline batteries, or Ni-MH (nickel metal
hydride) batteries that have recently been fully
recharged together.
h
In cold locations (at temperatures of +10°C/+50°F or
below), battery performance deteriorates and the time
for which they can be used shortens markedly. This is
particularly true of alkaline batteries. In cold conditions,

Applicable Batteries

Notes on the Power Supply
Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak,
become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the
precautions given below.
hDo not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
hDo not carry or store a battery with metal objects
such as necklaces or hairpins that could come into
contact with the metal positive +and negative _
poles of the battery.
hDo not expose the batteries to fresh or sea water,
and take particular care to keep the terminals dry.
hDo not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
batteries.
hDo not attempt to peel off or cut the battery casing.
hDo not drop, strike or otherwise subject the batteries
to strong impacts.

Notes on the Batteries