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Powering the Camera
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(Using AA batteries) (Using CR-V3)
Installing the Batteries
Install batteries in the camera. Use one CR-V3, or use two AA Ni-MH batteries, or AA alkaline batteries. Turn off the camera when setting batteries. Wipe away water or dirt from the camera with a dry cloth before setting batteries. Do not set batteries with wet or dirty hands.
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Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and flip open.
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Insert the batteries according to the +- indicator in the battery chamber.
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Close the battery cover and push horizontally to lock.
When using for a prolonged period, please use the AC adapter D-AC5
(p.15).
• AA alkaline battery, and the CR-V3 battery are not rechargeable.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power switch is on.
• When you will not use the camera for a long while, remove the batteries. Otherwise, the battery may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” (p.24).
• Insert batteries correctly. Wrong insertion can cause a camera breakdown.
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Number of Captures and Playback Time (25ºC, new batteries)
• Taking pictures (50% flash usage)
Image Storage
Capacity
• Playback
Playback time
CR-V3
Ni-MH batteries
AA alkaline batteries
Approx. 500
Approx. 300
Approx. 100
CR-V3
Ni-MH batteries
AA alkaline batteries
Approx. 360 min.
Approx. 230 min.
Approx. 140 min.
• These figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. They may vary by
Capture mode or shooting conditions.
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand, keeping them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.
• Owing to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, the camera may not deliver optimal performance at low temperatures when powered by alkaline batteries. We recommend the use of other batteries such as
CR-V3 batteries when using the camera in conditions of low ambient temperature.
• When traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you will be taking a lot of pictures, please have extra batteries ready.
• You can extend battery life by switching off the LCD monitor and shooting using the viewfinder.
Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level with the * display on the LCD monitor.
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(lit green) : Adequate power remains.
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(lit green) : Battery is running low.
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; (lit yellow)
%
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(lit red)
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No battery power
: Battery is running very low.
: Battery is exhausted.
: After displaying this message, the camera turns off.
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