Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries
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Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
• Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.
2
Insert the batteries.
• Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the labels at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the batteries.
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2
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
• Slide the cover while securely holding down the area marked 2.
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Applicable Batteries
• Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries)
• Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
• Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries
* EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used.
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2
3
B
Removing the Batteries
• Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
• The camera, batteries, or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card.
B
Notes About the Batteries
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page x and in “Batteries” (F3) before use.
• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation that does not cover the area around the negative terminal
Batteries with a flat negative terminal
B
Battery Type
By setting Battery type in the setup menu (
A 96) to match the type of batteries inserted in the
camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.
The default setting is the type of batteries included with purchase. When any other type of batteries are used, turn the camera on and change the setting.
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Notes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Batteries
When using EN-MH2 batteries with the camera, charge four batteries at a time using Battery Charger
MH-73 (
E85, F4).
C
Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.
C
AC Power Source
• You can use the AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately; E85) to power the camera from an
electrical outlet.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-67.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
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