Pentax 17311, Operating Manual

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Inserting the Batteries
Insert batteries into the camera. Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.
This camera is packaged with AA lithium batteries for checking the camera
functionality but some other kinds of batteries are also compatible. Use the
compatible batteries according to the intended purpose.
Available batteries Characteristics
AA lithium batteries Provided with the camera. Recommended in cold climates.
AA Ni-MH
rechargeable
batteries These are rechargeable and are economical.
A commercially available battery charger that is
compatible with the batteries is required.
AA alkaline batteries
These are easily obtainable when your usual batteries run
out but they may not support all the camera functions
under certain conditions. We do not recommend their use
except in emergencies and checking the camera
functionality.
• The use of Ni-Mn batteries is not recommended as the batteries’ voltage
characteristics may cause a malfunction.
• AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries that can be used in this camera
are not rechargeable.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is on.
• Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while. The
batteries may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries
after a long time, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.54).
• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause a camera
breakdown. Wipe the electrodes of the batteries before inserting.
• Replace all the batteries at the same time and do not mix battery types,
brands or old batteries with new ones. Otherwise, malfunctions, such as the
battery level not being displayed properly, may occur.