Mamiya 645E, Instruction Manual

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Battery Check
Press the Shutter Release Button down halfway and look through the Viewfinder.
The finder’s LEDs illuminate, as follows:
• Glowing LEDs indicate a strong battery
• Blinking LEDs indicate a weak battery
• No LED display indicates a depleted battery
Important
The battery supplied with this camera may have been subjected to storage conditions that could reduce its service
life. Consequently, you should replace it as soon as possible.
1. Before inserting a battery into the camera, carefully wipe its contacts with a dry, soft cloth.
2. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for a while.
3. Battery life depends on several factors, so be sure to perform a battery check before using the camera.
Shutter Release Selector
For normal operation, set the white dot on the Shutter Selector (A)
opposite the
white dot on the camera body.
To lock the Shutter Release Button, set the white dot on the
Shutter Selector opposite the red dot on the camera body. Locking
the Shutter Release Button prevents accidental exposures.