Sanyo VPC-AZ1, Instruction Manual

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PREPARATION OF BATTERIES
Use the supplied (or sold separately) AA nickel metal hydride batteries to power the digital
camera. You can also use AA Ni-Cd batteries, but they will not last as long as the AA nickel metal
hydride rechargeable batteries. However, if you do not have access to these batteries, you may
use alkaline batteries and capture images. Also note that the duration of operation provided by the
alkaline batteries will be very short.
CAUTION
œ Manganese batteries cannot be used, as they have an extremely short battery life and may
overheat and damage the digital camera.
œ For your safety, read “Concerning the batteries” on page 5 and “Concerning the supplied
battery charger” on page 8 before handling the batteries.
Recharging nickel metal hydride batteries
Make sure to completely recharge the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries before use. Use only
the supplied battery charger to recharge the batteries. This battery charger can be used for both
nickel metal hydride batteries (AA HR-3USV [supplied with the camera] or HR-3US, AAA
HR-4US) and Ni-Cd batteries (AA N-3US or N-3U, AAA N-4U). Before using the batteries for the
first time or when the batteries remaining charge is low (see “REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE
INDICATION” on page 48), follow the steps below to recharge them.
1
Insert two batteries in the outside sockets of the battery charger.
œ Make sure the polarity ((+), (–)) of the batteries is as indicated on the charger.
2
Insert the power cord into the socket on the battery
charger.
Recharge
indicator
Supplied
power cord
To power outlet
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