OPTIMUM BATTERY PERFORMANCE
1. New batteries: Between manufacturing and first | 5 . | Battery brands: Do not use mixed brands of |
use, all batteries exhibit some drain . Therefore, |
| batteries, nor batteries with different model |
care should be taken to purchase the newest |
| numbers. Also, avoid mixing new and old bat- |
(and freshest) ones possible. To help you do this, |
| teries since proper performance will not be ob- |
some manufacturers stamp the date of manu- |
| tained and battery leakage may occur. |
facture on the bottom of each battery. Ask your | 6. | Disposal: Do not dispose of batteries by burning. |
camera dealer for assistance in interpreting the |
| Also, for safety's sake, do not disassemble bat- |
codes. |
| teries when disposing. |
2. Temperature: Battery life ratings are based on | 7. | Polarity: When installing batteries, observe the |
operation at around 20°C (68°F) . At other tem- |
| voltage polarities carefully . Reversal of the posi - |
peratures, battery life is shortened. At O°C, for |
| tive (+) and negative |
instance, battery life is shortened by as much as |
| in leakage. |
2/3. Spare batteries should therefore be kept |
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available if operation in low temperatures is anticipated .
3. Continuous use: Batteries are drained much more quickly by continuous use than by inter- mittent use .
4. Storage: When not in use, the batteries sho\.lld be removed to prevent damage from leakage. To minimize drain during the period of disuse, store the batteries in a cool, dry place.
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