Inserting the Batteries

BRemoving the Batteries

Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

BAdditional Precautions Regarding Batteries

•Read and follow the warnings and cautions (Aiii, 112).

•Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A112), before using the battery.

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

•Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

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Batteries with peeling

Batteries with insulation that

Batteries with a flat

 

does not cover the area

negative terminal

 

around the negative terminal.

 

BNotes for EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries, MH-70/71 Battery Charger

This camera can also use EN-MH1 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery found in the section, “The Battery” (A112), before using the battery.

BBattery Type

By setting Battery type (A103) in the setup menu (A83) to match the type of batteries inserted in the camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.

The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (A103).

CAlkaline Batteries

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

CAlternative Power Sources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) (A108). 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.

CAuto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. After a further three minutes, the Auto off function will turn the camera off automatically.

•While the monitor is off during standby mode (the power-on lamp flashes), it will turn on again when the power switch, shutter-release button, Abutton, or cbutton is pressed.

•The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the

Auto off option (A97) in the setup menu (A83).

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