BATTERIES

•Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power when they warm up. As the performance of Ni-MH batteries are less affected by temperature, their use is recommended when shooting in cold environments.

•Remove the batteries when the camera is not in use for an extended period. Leaking battery fluid may damage the battery-chamber.

•Occasionally, when using alkaline batteries, the battery-condition indicator will give a false low-battery- power warning, even though there is enough power capacity. Continue to use the camera; the low-battery indicator will disappear.

•If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera, do not reload them even if their charge seems to recover over time. These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation.

COMPACTFLASH CARD CARE AND HANDLING

CompactFlash Cards are manufactured with precision electronic components. The following may cause data loss or damage:

•Improper use of the card.•Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact.•Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.•Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.

•Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).

•Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.

•Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary.

Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy of the card data be made.

QUESTIONS AND SERVICE

•If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.

•Before shipping your camera for repair, contact a Minolta Service Facility.

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