Pentax 19541, Operating Manual

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Inserting the Batteries
Insert batteries into the camera. Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH
batteries, or AA alkaline batteries.
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Push and hold the battery
cover unlock lever as shown in
the illustration (
1 ), and slide
the battery cover toward the
lens (
2 ), and then flip open.
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.
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.52).
• 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.
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