Power Supply and Batteries
Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly• To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the quick battery
• As a power source in digital cameras, AA-size Ni-MHcharger (sold separately). Refer to the instructions

supplied with the charger to make sure that the charger

batteries (referred to hereafter as Ni-MH batteries) are
is used correctly.
superior to alkaline batteries in several ways, such as

• Do not use the battery charger to charge other batteries.

allowing more shots to be taken with the camera.
• Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged.
However, care must be taken with the way Ni-MH
• Due to the way the camera is constructed, a small
batteries are used if their original performance is to be
amount of current is used even when the camera is
maintained.
turned off. Note in particular that leaving Ni-MH
• Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long periods
batteries in the camera for a long period will
can become “deactivated”. Also, repeatedly charging
overdischarge the batteries and may render them
Ni-MH batteries that are only partially discharged can
unusable even after recharging.
cause them to suffer from the “memory effect”.

• Ni-MH batteries will self-discharge even when not used,

Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or affected by
and the time for which they can be used may be
“memory” suffer from the problem of only providing
shortened as a result.
power for a short time after being charged. To prevent
• Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if
this problem, discharge and recharge them several
overdischarged (e.g. by discharging the batteries in a
times using the camera’s “Discharging rechargeable
flashlight). Use the “Discharging rechargeable
batteries” function. By repeating this cycle several

batteries” function provided in the camera to discharge

times, the temporary reduction in performance caused

the batteries.

by “memory” or “deactivation” can be remedied and the

• Ni-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a battery

batteries can be restored to their original performance
can only be used for a short time even after repeated
levels.

discharge-charge cycles, it may have reached the end

Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH
of its service life.
batteries and are not in fact battery faults. See p.159-

 

160 for the procedure for “Discharging rechargeableZDisposing of Batteries
batteries”.

 

When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with

CAUTION

your local waste disposal regulations.

Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function when alkaline batteries being used.

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