Insert the Batteries

BReplacing Batteries

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

BAdditional Precautions Regarding Batteries

•Read and follow the warnings and cautions (Aiii, 94).

•Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

•Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

Batteries with peeling

Batteries with insulation that

Batteries with a flat

 

does not cover the area

negative terminal

 

around the negative terminal.

 

BBattery Type

To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the setup menu. The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. If your camera was purchased in Europe and alkaline batteries were supplied, change the setting to Alkaline. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (A89).

CAlkaline Batteries

Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.

CAlternative Power Resources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter (available separately) (A91). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

DPower Saving Function in Shooting Mode

If no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor will dim to save power. Using any of the camera controls will reactivate the display. The monitor turns off if no operations are performed for thirty seconds (default setting). The camera enters standby mode.

After a further three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (A84).

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