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BATTERIES

Installing the Batteries

Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithimum batteries to supply power for all camera operations.

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Slide the battery-chamber

release as shown, and open

the door.

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Battery Condition Indicators

Battery condition indicators shows the level of battery power.

Turn the main switch to ON.

A battery icon appears on the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries.

• For owners of the quartz-date model, the date settings will blink if not set. Set the date settings (p.103) or press the program-reset button to display the power status.

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Insert the batteries. Match the positive terminal mark inside the battery chamber-door with the positive end of the batteries.

Close the battery-chamber door and push until it clicks.

Steady

Power is sufficient for all camera operations.

Blinks

Power is low. All functions are operational, but the batteries will need to be replaced soon. Flash recycling time may be slow.

Blinks ( no other displays appear )

Power is insufficient for camera operation and

the shutter is locked. Replace the batteries.

When changing batteries, make sure the main switch is off.

Setting the camera down with the battery-chamber door open may damage the camera.

For owners of the quartz-data model, the date and time will be reset if batteries are removed for more than 5 minutes or the camera is stored with weak batteries for long periods. To set the data and time, see page 103.

Read “FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE” (p.7)before using batteries.

The battery-chamber door is closed without the batteries inserted. The display will disappear after 5 minutes.

If the data panel is blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly.

Occasionally, the battery-condition indicator will give a false low-battery-

power warning , even though there is enough power capacity. Turn the main switch on and off a few times to reset the display.

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Minolta 2163-910, 2084401, 9222-2163-11 instruction manual Installing the Batteries, Battery Condition Indicators