FujiFilm EF-X500, Owner'S Manual

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Getting Star
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Inserting Batteries
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Remove the batteries if the product will not be used for an ex-
tended period. The batteries may be hot immediately after the
fl ash has fi red a number of times in succession; observe cau-
tion when removing the batteries.
Battery Life and Recycling Time
Battery life and recycling time vary with battery type, as
is shown in the table below (in-house measurements).
Choose a type that matches your needs.
Size, type, and number Size, type, and number Number of uses (approx.) Number of uses (approx.) * * Recycling time (approx.) Recycling time (approx.) † †
AA alkaline × 4 130 3.9 s
AA Ni-MH × 4 170 2.5 s
* Number of times fl ash can be fi red at intervals of 30 seconds; count ends
when ready lamp takes over 30 seconds to light. Measured using fresh
batteries manufactured within last three months.
† Minimum time needed for ready lamp to light after fl ash fi res, as mea-
sured under conditions described above.