OPTIMUM BATTERY PERFORMANCE-------
New batteries. Between manufacturing and first use, all batteries exhibit some drain. Therefore, care should be taken to purchase the newest (and freshest) ones possi- ble. To help you do this, some manufacturers stamp the date of manufacture on the bottom of each battery. Ask your camera dealer for assistance in interpreting the codes .
Temperature. Battery life ratings are based on operation at around 25°C (7r F), At other temperatures, battery life is shortened . Spare batteries should therefore be kept available if operation in low temperatures is antici- pated.
Continuous use. Batteries are drained much more quickly by continuous use than by intermittent use. Storage. When not in use, the batteries should be re- moved to prevent damage from leakage. To minimize drain during the period of disuse, store the batteries in a cool , dry place below 20°C (68°F),
Battery brands. Do not mix brands of batteries, nor use batteries with different model numbers. Also, avoid mix- ing new and old batteries since proper performance will no be obtained and battery leakage may occur.
Disposal. Do not dispose of batteries by burning . Also, for safety's sake, never disassemble batteries .
Polarity. When installing batteries, observe the voltage polarities carefully. Reversal of the positive (+) and neg- ative
NiCd batteries. In comparison with regular batteries, NiCd batteries provide faster recycling time and better efficiency at low temperatures . However, note that the recycling time and the number of flashes per battery set are dependent on the age of the batteries, how much charge they have, and their capacities.
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