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Power Supply and Batteries
Always use the AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS
with the camera.
The use of an AC Power adapter other than AC-
5VH/AC-5VHS can be damaged to your digital
camera.
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Use AC power adapter for indoor use only.
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Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC
input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera.
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Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before
disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital
camera’s DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out
the plug gently. (Do not pull on the cord.)
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Do not use this AC power adapter with any device
other than your camera.
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During use, the AC power adapter will become hot
to the touch. This is normal.
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Do not take apart the AC power adapter. Doing so
could be dangerous.
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Do not use this device in a place with hot humid
place.
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Do not subject AC power adapter to strong shocks.
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This device may emit a humming. But this is normal.
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If used near a radio, this device may cause static, if
this happens move the camera away from the radio.
AC Power Adapter
Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries
correctly
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As a power source in digital cameras, AA-size Ni-
MH batteries are superior to alkaline batteries in
several ways, such as allowing more shots to be
taken with the camera. However, care must be taken
with the way Ni-MH batteries are used if their
original performance is to be maintained.
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Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long
periods can become “deactivated”. Also, repeatedly
charging Ni-MH batteries that are only partially
discharged can cause them to suffer from the
“memory effect”.
Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or affected by
“memory” suffer from the problem of only providing
power for a short time after being charged. To
prevent this problem, discharge and recharge them
several times using the camera’s “Discharging
rechargeable batteries” function. By repeating this
cycle several times, the temporary reduction in
performance caused by “memory” or “deactivation”
can be remedied and the batteries can be restored
to their original performance levels.
Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH
batteries and are not in fact battery faults. See P.109
for the procedure for “Discharging rechargeable
batteries”.
Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries”
function when alkaline batteries are being used.
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To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the quick battery
charger (sold separately). Refer to the instructions
supplied with the charger to ensure that the charger
is used correctly.
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Do not use the battery charger to charge other
batteries.
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Note that the batteries feel warm after being
charged.
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Due to the way the camera is constructed, a small
amount of current is used even when the camera is
turned off. Note in particular that leaving Ni-MH
batteries in the camera for a long period will
overdischarge the batteries and may render them
unusable even after recharging.
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Ni-MH batteries will self-discharge even when not
used, and the time for which they can be used may
be shortened as a result.
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Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if
overdischarged (eg. by discharging the batteries in a
flashlight). Use the "Discharging rechargeable
batteries" function provided in the camera to
discharge the batteries.
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Ni-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a
battery can only be used for a short time even after
repeated discharge-charge cycles, it may have
reached the end of its service life.
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Disposing of Batteries
When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with
your local waste disposal regulations.
