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Installing Batter y

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The camera requires either the supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery or

a 2CR5 (DL245) 6V lithium battery (available separately). Make sure to

check the battery power when a new battery is installed or before

shooting.

1Turn the Mode dial (p. 44) to and open the battery chamber

cover.

Slide the battery chamber cover latch toward to open the cover.
3Set the Mode dial to and check the battery power on the

Control panel or Monitor.

2Insert the battery with the ´and ends positioned as indicated

inside the battery chamber, then firmly close the cover.

Slide the battery chamber cover latch toward to lock the cover.
* Battery power
indication only
displayed in the
Monitor when
there is
insufficient
battery power.
Power sources
We recommend use of the supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery. This battery
can be charged with the supplied battery charger. Use of the optional accessory
AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21 (p. 163) is recommended if the camera is
being used for extended periods of time.
All the camera functions are disabled when the battery is completely
exhausted.
The CF memory card will retain images regardless of the condition of the
camera battery.
Battery power can be conserved and the available number of shots per
battery increased by turning off the Monitor (p. 46) and using the Viewfinder.
Supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
The supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery is not fully charged at shipment. We
recommend that you charge the battery before first use. Please see the
instruction manual supplied with the charger for details.
Precautions on battery use and handling
Be sure to follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” on pp. 3-9
when installing/handling the battery.
The battery cannot be replaced when a tripod or optional bracket is attached.
Due to the characteristics of the battery, the battery power indicator Nmay
briefly show when the exhausted battery is reinstalled.
The flashing low battery indication Mdoes not change to full battery
indication N(steady) when the AC Adapter is connected. To reset the
indicator, turn the power off and then on again.
Nlights up Sufficient battery power
(on Control panel only)
Mlights up Battery power is low—please recharge or change
battery.
Mflashes Battery is exhausted—recharge or change battery
as soon as possible.
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