Pentax 18173 - Optio 550 Digital Camera, Operating Manual

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Getting Star
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Caution
Installing the Battery
Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first
time, charge the battery before installing.
z
Slide the battery chamber/card cover in the direction indi-
cated by the arrow to open the battery chamber/card
cover.
x
Insert the battery with the label facing towards the lens
while using the side of the battery to press the battery
lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
When you have inserted the battery, check that it is firmly
secured by the battery lock lever.
c
Close the battery chamber cover.
To remove the battery, release the battery by using your finger
to press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when
you inserted the battery, and pull the battery out.
If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use
of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended. (
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p.15)
• The rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 is exclusively for
powering this camera. If you use any other battery the
camera may be damaged or malfunction.
• Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time,
remove the battery.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the
date setting will be reset.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly ori-
ented, it may cause malfunction.
memo
Battery chamber
card cover
Battery
Battery
lock lever
z
x
x
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