BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR

This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the battery-condition indicator appears on the data panel. If the data panel is blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly.

Full-battery Icon – the battery is fully charged.

Low battery warning – battery power is very low, but all functions are operational. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible.

Exhausted battery warning – battery power is insufficient for camera opera- tion. The shutter will not release. Replace the battery immediately.

AUTO POWER OFF

To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within three minutes. To restore power to the camera, press the shutter-release button partway down or press the display button. The length of the auto-power-off period can be changed on the setup menu (p. 38).

In a recording mode, the LCD monitor will turn off after one minute. This period cannot be changed. To reactive the LCD monitor, press the display button (p. 17).

AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY)

The AC adapter AC-3 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use.

Do not change the power supply while the camera is on.

Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.

Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal.

Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.

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