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Batteries
: Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries:
•
Use only batteries approved for
use in this equipment.
•
Do not expose the battery to
flame or excessive heat.
•
Keep the battery terminals clean.
•
Turn the product off before
replacing the battery.
•
Remove the battery from the
camera or charger when not in
use and replace the terminal
cover. These devices draw minute
amounts of charge even when off
and could draw the battery down
to the point that it will no longer
function. If the battery will not be
used for some time, insert it in the
camera and run it flat before
removing it and storing it in a
location with an ambient temper-
ature of 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to
77 °F; avoid hot or extremely cold
locations). Repeat this process at
least once every six months.
•
Turning the camera on and off
repeatedly when the battery is
fully discharged will shorten bat-
tery life. Batteries that have been
fully discharged must be charged
before use.
•
The internal temperature of the
battery may rise while the battery
is in use. Attempting to charge
the battery while the internal
temperature is elevated will
impair battery performance, and
the battery may not charge or
charge only partially. Wait for the
battery to cool before charging.
•
Continuing to charge the battery
after it is fully charged can impair
battery performance.
•
A marked drop in the time a fully
charged battery retains its charge
when used at room temperature
indicates that it requires replace-
ment. Purchase a new EN-EL22
battery.
•
Charge the battery before use.
When taking photographs on
important occasions, ready a
spare EN-EL22 battery and keep it
fully charged. Depending on your
location, it may be difficult to pur-
chase replacement batteries on
short notice. Note that on cold
days, the capacity of batteries
tends to decrease. Be sure the
battery is fully charged before
taking photographs outside in
cold weather. Keep a spare bat-
t e r y i n a w a r m p l a c e a n d
exchange the two as necessary.
Once warmed, a cold battery may
recover some of its charge.
•
Used batteries are a valuable
resource; recycle in accord with
local regulations.
