Minolta 7i instruction manual About NI-MH Batteries

CARE AND STORAGE

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 is affected less 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.

•Whilst Alkaline batteries can be used in this product these should only be used as an emergency measure. Alkaline batteries are unable to supply the cameras power requirements for very long.

•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.

ABOUT NI-MH BATTERIES

When using Ni-MH batteries, clean both battery terminals with a dry cloth to wipe off any dirt or residue. Because of the sophisticated computer system, the camera critically monitors power levels. If the battery terminals are dirty, the camera may give a false low-battery warning. If battery perfor- mance is unusually low, wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth.

Ni-MH battery performance will decrease if the batteries are often recharged before they have been fully discharged. Completely exhaust the Ni-MH batteries using the camera before charging.

Recharge the batteries in a battery set simultaneously. It is recommended that the batteries used with the camera are not used with any other device. Always follow the directions and safety instruc- tions in the charger manual.

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