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GettingReady
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LOADING THE BATTERIES
1Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the
polarity icons.
2Press on the battery cover to push the batteries
down.
3Slide the cover closed.
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Check that the camera is turned off (indicator lamp
is off) before opening the battery cover.
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If opening the battery cover while the camera is still on, the
camera will turn off.
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Do not apply force to the battery cover.
Do not open the battery cover while the camera is
on. This could damage the xD-Picture Cardor ruin
the image files on the xD-Picture Card.
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Compatible batteries

hAA-size alkaline batteries (4), or AA-size Ni-MH batteries (sold separately) (4).
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Please use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera.

◆How to use the batteries ◆

hNever use the following types of batteries, as this could cause serious problems
such as battery fluid leakage or overheating:
1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings
2. Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries together
hDo not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.
hSoil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries can shorten time for which the batteries can be
used.
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The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used
varies depending on the brand. Some alkaline batteries may stop providing power more quickly than those
supplied with the camera. Note also that due to their nature, the time for which alkaline batteries can be
used decreases in cold conditions (0°C to +10°C/+32°F to +50°F). The use of AA-size Ni-MH batteries is
better for this reason.
hUse Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries.
hSee P.85, 86 for other notes on using batteries.
hWhen first purchased or if left unused for a long period, the amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH
batteries can be used may be short. See P.86 more information for recovering performance of Ni-
MH batteries.
Outer casing