For Your Safety

Power Supply and Battery

*Confirm your battery type before read- ing the following descriptions.

The following explains proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use of batteries can cause shorter battery life, as well as leakage, excessive heat, fire or explo- sion.

1Camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

* When shipped, the battery is not fully charged. Always charge the battery before using it.

*When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case.

■Battery Features

•The battery gradually loses its charge even when not used. Use a battery that has been charged recently (in the last day or two) to take pictures.

•To maximize the life of the battery, turn the camera off as quickly as possible when it is not being used.

•The number of available frames will be lower in cold locations or at low temperatures. Take along a spare fully charged battery. You can also increase the amount of power produced by putting the battery in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then loading it into the camera just be- fore you take a picture.

If you are using a heating pad, take care not to place the battery directly against the pad. The camera may not operate if you use a depleted battery in cold conditions.

■Charging the Battery

•You can charge the battery using the battery charger (included).

-The battery can be charged at ambient temperatures be- tween 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and +104°F). Refer to the Owner’s Manual for the time of charging battery.

-You should charge the battery at an ambient temperature be- tween +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and +95°F). If you charge the battery at a temperature outside this range, charging takes longer because the performance of the battery is impaired.

-You cannot charge the battery at temperatures of 0°C (+32°F) or below.

•The Rechargeable Lithium-ion Bat- tery does not need to be fully dis- charged or exhausted flat before being charged.

•The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is perfectly normal.

•Do not recharge a fully charged battery.

■Battery Life

At normal temperatures, the battery can be used at least 300 times. If the time for which the battery provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced.

■Notes on storage

•If a battery is stored for long periods while charged, the per- formance of the battery can be impaired. If the battery will not be used for some time, run the battery out before storing it.

•If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the battery from the cam- era.

•Store the battery in a cool place.

-The battery should be stored in a dry location with an ambient temperature between +15°C and +25°C (+59°F and +77°F).

-Do not leave the battery in hot or extremely cold places.

■Handling the Battery Cautions for Your Safety:

•Do not carry or store battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

•Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire.

•Do not attempt to take apart or change the battery.

•Do not recharge the battery with chargers other those specified.

•Dispose of used battery promptly.

•Do not drop the battery or other- wise subject it to strong impacts.

•Do not expose the battery to wa- ter.

•Always keep the battery terminals clean.

•Do not store batteries in hot plac- es. Also, if you use the battery for a long period, the camera body and the battery itself will become warm. This is normal. Use the AC power adapter if you are taking pictures or viewing images for a long period of time.

2Camera uses AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) rechargeable batteries

* For details on the batteries that you can use, refer to the Owner’s Manual of your camera.

■Cautions for Using Battery

•Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.

•Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

•Do not expose the batteries to water, and keep batteries from get- ting wet or stored in moist loca- tions.

•Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries, including battery casings.

•Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts.

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