PREPARATION FOR USE
Insta ll ing the Batteries
The exposure meter in the Photomic finder is powered by two high-performance silver-oxide batteries mounted in the battery chamber in the baseplate of the camera. To install the batteries, first remove the battery chamber cover (turn it 90° counterclockwise using a coin or simi- lar object); then, place two 1.5V silver-ox ide (button- cell type) batteries in the chamber, making sure that the plus (+) side of each unit faces out. After inserting and properly seating the batteries, replace the cover and lock it to secure the assembly.
Note: Remove the batteries when the camera is not to be used for a long period; this will prevent leakage within the camera. Also, keep the camera as warm as possible when operating under cold-weather conditions; otherwise. the batteries may fail to function. (See "Tips on Camera Care" on page 36 for additional information.)
Checking the Batteries
The camera's film-advance lever serves as the ON-OFF switch for the Photomic finder. Thus, to check battery power, perform the following: Pullout the lever just far enough to uncover the red meter ON index on the top of the camera; then, look within the finder to see if any of the LEO exposure indicators are illuminated. If any of the ind icators are lit, battery power is sufficient for proper operation. If none of the LEOs light, battery positioning should be checked; then, if none of the LEOs light, replace batteries.
