FujiFilm A470 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Getting Ready
1
CHARGING THE BATTERY
1 Getting Ready
LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE xD-Picture Card
Compatible battery
h Rechargeable Battery NP-40N (1)
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Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause the battery to become jammed inside the camera.
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When removed from the camera, the battery should be stored and transported in the case provided. Any contact between
the battery terminals could cause the battery to short-circuit and overheat.
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See P.100-101 for information on the battery.
Saving images
FinePix F470 has internal memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card. “Ì” appears on the
LCD monitor when the internal memory is active. It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal
memory to xD-Picture Card (P.67). Images held in the camera’s internal memory may be corrupted
or erased due to problems such as camera faults. Save your important data to another media (i.e., MO
disk, CD-R, hard disk, etc.).
Rechargeable battery
Charge the NP-40N rechargeable battery (included).
Always use the Rechargeable Battery NP-40N (included).
The use of other brands of rechargeable battery could cause faults or damage to the camera.
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NP-40N (included) that is supplied with the camera is a battery only for FinePix F470. Do not load the battery into another
FUJIFILM digital camera.
Please specify the FUJIFILM NP-40 Rechargeable Battery (sold separately) when you purchase a spare battery (P.99).
h Rechargeable Battery NP-40N (included)
1
Plug the Battery Charger BC-40 (included) into the
power outlet using the connection cord.
2
Charging lamp
NP
-40N
Load the battery into the Battery Charger BC-40
correctly as indicated by the polarity icon to start
charging. Charging ends after about 90 minutes
and the charging lamp turns off. Unplug the battery
charger from the power outlet when it is not in use.
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The battery (included) is not fully charged at shipment
and must be fully charged before being used.
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The battery cannot be charged even when connecting the
camera directly to the AC power adapter.
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If the terminals of battery are soiled, it may not be possible to
charge it. Clean the battery terminals and battery charger
terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
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Charging times increase at low temperatures.
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The NP-40N gradually loses its charge even when not used.
Charge a NP-40N just before taking pictures (in the last day
or two).
Terminals
Indicator
N
P
-4
0
N
1
2
Check that the camera is turned off before opening
the battery cover.
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If opening the battery cover while the camera is still on, the
camera will turn off.
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Do not apply force to the battery cover.
Hold the battery so that the indicators are aligned before loading the battery. Push the battery
release catch aside while loading the battery. Check that the battery is firmly held in place.
Do not open the battery cover while the camera is
on. This could damage the xD-Picture Card or ruin
the image files on the xD-Picture Card.
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If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all
the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an
xD-Picture Card.
Gold marking
Gold contact area
Align the gold marking on the xD-Picture Card slot
with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card
and push the card firmly all the way into the slot.
Battery release
catch
Indicators