Index and Notes Technical

B Charging Rechargeable Batteries

•Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a different make or model.

•When using EN-MH2 batteries with this camera, charge four batteries at a time using Battery Charger MH-73. Use only Battery Charger MH-73 to charge EN-MH2 batteries.

•When using Battery Charger MH-73, only charge EN-MH2 batteries.

•EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used.

B Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries

•If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining, the message Battery exhausted. may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries. This is due to the “memory effect,” in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold decreases temporarily. Use the batteries until there is no charge remaining and they will return to their normal behavior.

•Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries discharge even when not being used. We recommend charging the batteries just before using them.

B Cold Environment Usage

Battery performance decreases in cold environments. When using the camera in cold environments, try not to let the camera and batteries become too cold. The camera may not function if you use discharged batteries in cold environments. Keep spare batteries warm and alternate between two sets of batteries. Batteries that cannot be used because they have become too cold can often be used again when they have been warmed up.

B Battery Terminals

Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Remove dirt from the terminals using a dry cloth.

B Remaining Battery Charge

If you insert discharged batteries into the camera, the camera may indicate that the batteries have adequate charge remaining. This is a characteristic of batteries.

B Recycling

Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Cover the battery terminals with plastic tape when recycling.

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