Inserting the Batteries (The camera will not operate
without batteries)
Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "L" (to turn the power off). Use six "AA" alkaline and lithium batteries.
1.Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter clockwise and pull out the battery holder.
2.Insert fresh batteries with the + and - ends as shown in the drawing.
•Be sure the batteries are placed with proper polarity
3.Return the battery holder to its case and lock it by turning the lever clockwise. Make sure it is firmly attached.
*After inserting the batteries, set the date and time. (See page 73.)
Checking the Battery Power
Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "S" (to turn the power on). Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the main LCD.
The batteries are sufficiently charged.
There is little power remaining. Have new batteries on hand.
Camera will still operate.
There is very little power remaining. Camera will not operate.
*Set the shutter release mode selector lever to "L" (to turn the power off) and replace the batteries with new ones.
*When the batteries are spent, "batt" flashes on the main LCD and the viewfinder's LCD when the shutter release button is pressed.
•When replacing the batteries, be sure to use six new batteries of the same type. Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones.
Amount of film that can be taken with one set of batteries
At normal temperature (20°C), using new batteries, 120 roll film and under normal
usage.
Alkaline batteries | : 150 rolls |
Lithium batteries | : 300 rolls |
11 | 12 |
