Ricoh GX200 manual About the Battery, Turn the power on and get ready to shoot

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Getting Ready

Turn the power on and get ready to shoot.

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•If the camera is already turned on, make sure it is turned off before inserting or removing the battery.

•For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.39.

About the Battery

Rechargeable Battery DB-60 (supplied) This is a lithium-ion battery. It is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger and use it over and over again.

The rechargeable battery needs to be charged

before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase.

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You can also use the following types of batteries.

•AAA Alkaline Batteries (available in stores)

These batteries are easily obtainable. However, in a low-temperature environment, the storage capacity of shots will decrease. Warm the batteries before use. It is recommended that you use the rechargeable battery when using the camera for a long time.

•AAA Oxyride Batteries (available in stores)

These are not rechargeable batteries, but they can be used longer in a digital camera than AAA alkaline batteries.

•AAA Nickel-metal Hydride Batteries (available in stores)

These batteries are economical because you can recharge and reuse them over and over again. For charging the batteries, please use a battery charger that is compatible with the batteries.

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