INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Your camera uses two CR2 batteries to supply power for all camera operations. Please read all warnings in the Safety Cautions section of this manual as well as those supplied by the battery manufacturer.

1. Using the eyepiece cap, turn the battery-chamber cover counter-clockwise and open the battery- chamber cover.

•Turn the camera off before removing the old batteries. •Remove dirt and moisture from the camera and batteries before opening the battery- chamber cover.

2. Insert the batteries as indicated by the + and - marks.

3. Close the cover then, using the eyepiece cap, turn the battery-chamber cover to CLOSE to lock it.

•Main power is automatically switched on when a battery is installed.

•If and blink in the data panel when the camera is turned on, reset the date and time. See page 67.

Checking the Battery Power

Your camera is equipped with an automatic battery-power indicator. Each time the main switch is turned on, the battery symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate the power status of the batteries. It is recommended that you always carry spare batteries in your camera bag.

Power is sufficient for all camera operations.

Full-battery symbol

Power is extremely low, but all functions are operational.

Battery will have to be replaced very soon. Flash

Blinking low-battery symbol recycling time may be slow.

Power is insufficient for camera operation.

Blinking low-battery symbol alone and the shutter locks

If no display appears, replace the battery or check that it is inserted correctly.

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