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Notes and Cautions
• Do not use new with used batteries. Do not use charged and
discharged batteries together.
• Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the same time.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time,
remove the batteries from the camera. Note if the camera is left
with the batteries removed, the time and date settings are
cleared.
• The batteries feel warm right after being used. Before removing
the batteries, turn the camera off and wait for the batteries to cool
down.
• Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or locations,
warm the batteries by placing them inside your garments before
use. Batteries do not work well when cold. They will work again
when the temperature returns to normal.
• Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals makes the
batteries charge less reducing the number of images. Carefully
wipe the battery terminals with a soft dry cloth before loading.
If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery
compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries.
If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or
clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water. Note that
battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your
eyes. If this occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fluid out
with clean water and contact your physician for treatment.
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Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly
Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long periods can become
“deactivated”. Also, repeatedly charging Ni-MH batteries that are
only partially discharged can cause them to suffer from the
“memory effect”. Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or affected
by “memory” suffer from the problem of only providing power for a
short time after being charged. To prevent this problem, discharge
and recharge them several times using the camera’s “Discharging
rechargeable batteries” function.
Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH batteries and are
not in fact battery faults.
See OWNER’S MANUAL for the procedure for “Discharging
rechargeable batteries”.
• To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the quick battery charger (sold
separately). Refer to the instructions supplied with the charger to
make sure that the charger is used correctly.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge other batteries.
• Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged.
• Due to the way the camera is constructed, a small amount of
current is used even when the camera is turned off. Note in
particular that leaving Ni-MH batteries in the camera for a long
period will overdischarge the batteries and may render them
unusable even after recharging.
• Ni-MH batteries will self-discharge even when not used, and the
time for which they can be used may be shortened as a result.
• Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if overdischarged (e.g. by
discharging the batteries in a flashlight). Use the “Discharging
rechargeable batteries” function provided in the camera to
discharge the batteries.
CAUTION
Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable
batteries” function when alkaline batteries
being used.
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