• AA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH rechageable batteries (4) (sold separately).
_PPleaseuse the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera.
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eNever use the following types ofbatteries, as this could cause serious
problems such as battery fluid leakage oroverheating: Outer casing _
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1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings
2. Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries ',7/
together
• Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.
• Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries can significantly reduce the amount of time
for which the batteries can beused.
• The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries)
can be used varies depending on the brand, and 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 incold conditions (0°C to +10°C/+32°F to
+50°F). The use of AA-size Ni-MH batteries is recommended for this reason.
• Use the optional charger to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries.
• See P.107, 108 forother notes on using batteries.
• When first purchased or if left unused for a long period, the time for which AA-size Ni-MH
batteries can be used may be shorter. See P.108 for details.
!Check that the camera is turned off (indicator lamp
goes off) before opening the battery cover.
Opening the battery cover while the camera isturned on, the
camera isturned off.
_! Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover.
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De not open the battery cover while the camera s
still turned on. This could damage the media o r
, corrupt the image files on the media.
2Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the
polarity icons.
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4
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Pull on the battery cover to close it.
While pressing on the battery cover to push the
batteries down, @ slide the cover closed.