Pentax 15656, 15613 Using the AA Batteries, Close the battery cover, Battery cover is locked

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3 Close the battery cover.

The battery cover is locked.

2 GettingStarted

Using the AA Batteries

When using AA batteries, be sure to use the optional AA Battery Holder D-BH109.

Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.

Available Batteries	Characteristics
AA lithium batteries	Recommended when using the camera in cold climates.
AA Ni-MH	These are rechargeable and reusable.
rechargeable	A battery charger that is compatible with the batteries is
batteries	required.
	These are easily obtainable when the batteries you are
AA alkaline batteries	using run out but they may not support all the camera
	functions under certain conditions. Use them in
	emergencies or when checking the camera functionality.

•For precautions when using the batteries, refer to “About the Usage of AA Batteries” (p.3).

•If AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with a capacity of approximately 1000 mAh are used, the batteries may not last for very long. Use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with a large capacity.

1 Insert the AA batteries according to the +/- indicators in the battery holder.