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Notes on batteries

•Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries, can shorten time for which the batteries can be used.

•The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used varies depending on the brand. Some brands of 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). For this reason, it is better to use AA-size Ni- MH batteries.

•Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level

warning ( , V) may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use.

•Depending on the battery type and the level of charge in the batteries, the camera may run out of power without first displaying a battery level warning. This is particularly likely to happen when batteries that have run out of charge once are re-used.

•Depending on the camera mode, the transition from

to Vmay occur more quickly.

•Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries.

•When 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.

•Battery power consumption varies greatly depending

on use. When you change to Playback mode from

Shooting mode, may not occur, however, V may suddenly blink red and the camera may stop operation.

•See “Notes and Cautions” (Basic Manual) for more information.

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