Lines: Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures of extremely bright or backlit subjects.

Batteries: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries:

•Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

•Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.

•Keep the battery terminals clean.

•Turn the product off before replac- ing the battery.

•Remove the battery from the cam- era or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover. These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and storing

 

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it in a location with an ambient tem-

 

 

perature of 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F;

 

 

avoid hot or extremely cold loca-

 

 

tions). Repeat this process at least

 

 

once every six months.

•Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully dis- charged must be charged before use.

•The internal temperature of the bat- tery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to charge the bat- tery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery per- formance, and the battery may not charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before charg- ing.

•Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.

•A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replace- ment. Purchase a new EN-EL20 bat- tery.

•Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL20 battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your loca- tion, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

•Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local regulations.

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