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For Your Safety
WARNING
WARNING
If the battery leaks and fl uid gets in contact with your eyes,
skin or clothing, fl ush the aff ected area with clean water
and seek medical attention or call an emergency number
right away
.
Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those
specifi ed here.
The supplied charger is for use only with
batteries of the type supplied with the camera. Using
the charger to charge conventional batteries or other
types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to
leak, overheat or burst.
When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or
keep it in the hard case.
When storing the battery, keep it
in the hard case.
When discarding, cover the battery termi-
nals with insulation tape
. Contact with other metallic
objects or batteries could cause the battery to ignite
or burst.
Keep memory cards out of the reach of small children
. Be-
cause memory cards are small, they can be swallowed
by children. Be sure to store memory cards out of the
reach of small children. If a child swallows a memory
card, seek medical attention or call an emergency
number.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Do not use this camera in locations aff ected by oil fumes,
steam, humidity or dust
. This can cause a fi re or elec-
tric shock.
Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high
temperatures
. Do not leave the camera in locations
such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. This can
cause a fi re.
Keep out of the reach of small children
. This product
could cause injury in the hands of a child.
Do not place heavy objects on the camera
. This can cause
the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury.
Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still
connected.
Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect
the AC power adapter
. This can damage the power cord
or cables and cause a fi re or electric shock.
Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in
a cloth or blanket
. This can cause heat to build up and
distort the casing or cause a fi re.
CAUTION
CAUTION
When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use
the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and
disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter
. Failure to do
so can cause a fi re or electric shock.
When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power
socket
. Leaving the charger plugged into the power
socket can cause a fi re.
Using a fl ash too close to a person’s eyes may temporarily
aff ect the eyesight
. Take particular care when photo-
graphing infants and young children.
When a memory card is removed, the card could come out
of the slot too quickly.
Use your fi nger to hold it and gently
release the card
. Injury could result to those struck by
the ejected card.
Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your
camera
. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a
fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to
request internal cleaning every two years. Please note
that this service is not free of charge.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Re-
place only with the same or equivalent type.
The Battery and Power Supply
Note
:
Check the type of battery used in your camera and
read the appropriate sections
.
The following describes the proper use of batteries and how
to prolong their life. Incorrect use can shorten battery life or
cause leakage, overheating, fi re, or explosion.
Li-ion Batteries
Li-ion Batteries
Read this section if your camera uses a rechargeable
Li-ion battery
.
The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery
before use. Keep the battery in its case when not in use.
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Notes on the Battery
The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use.
Charge the battery one or two days before use.
Battery life can be extended by turning the camera off when
not in use.
Battery capacity decreases at low temperatures; a depleted
battery may not function at when cold. Keep a fully charged
spare battery in a warm place and exchange as necessary,
or keep the battery in your pocket or other warm place and
insert it in the camera only when shooting. Do not place
the battery in direct contact with hand warmers or other
heating devices.
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Charging the Battery
Charge the battery in the supplied battery charger. Charging
times will increase at ambient temperatures below +10 °C
(+50 °F) or above +35 °C (+95 °F). Do not attempt to charge
the battery at temperatures above 40 °C (+104 °F); at tem-
peratures below 0 °C (+32 °F), the battery will not charge.
Do not attempt to recharge a fully charged battery. The bat-
tery does not however need to be fully discharged before
charging.
The battery may be warm to the touch immediately after
charging or use. This is normal.
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Battery Life
At normal temperatures, the battery can be recharged about
300 times. A noticeable decrease in the length of time the
battery will hold a charge indicates that it has reached the
