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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
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.
B Removing the Batteries
• Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and
then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
• The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
B Notes About the Batteries
• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
B Battery Type
By setting Battery type in the setup menu (A72) 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.
B 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 (E78, F4).
C Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
Batteries with insulation that
does not cover the area around
the negative terminal
Batteries with peeling Batteries with a flat
negative terminal