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Notes on the xD-Picture Card™
Power Supply and Batteries
■ Image Memory Card
h This Image Memory Card is a new image
recording media (xD-Picture Card) developed for
digital cameras. The Image Memory Card consists
of a semiconductor memory (NAND-type flash
memory) to record digital image data.
The recording process is electrically performed
and enables erasure of existing image data as well
as re-recording of new image data.
h When using a new Memory Card, or a Memory
Card that has been formatted by a PC, be sure to
format the card with your digital camera before
using it.
■ Protecting Your Data
h Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the
following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM
assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or
destroyed.
1. Removal of the memory card or turning the power
off while the memory card is being accessed (i.e.,
during record, erase, initialization, and playback
operations).
2. Improper handling and use of the memory card by
the user or third party.
h Save your important data to another media (i.e., MO
disk, CD-R, hard disk, etc.).
■ Handling xD-Picture Card
h When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that
they are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-
Picture Card could be swallowed cause suffocation.
If a child swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek
medical attention or call emergency number right
away.
h When inserting the xD-Picture Card into the
camera, hold the xD-Picture Card straight as you
push it in.
h Do not expose an xD-Picture Card to shock. Do not
apply pressure, and avoid bending.
h Do not use or store xD-Picture Card in hot humid
places.
h Clean the xD-Picture Card with a soft dry piece of
cloth when dirty.
h When carrying or storing an xD-Picture Card, keep
it in the special protective case.
h The xD-Picture Card will work well for long time, but
will sooner or later lose its ability to store and play
back images or movies. If this happens replace it
with a new xD-Picture Card.
h Never remove the xD-Picture Card or turn the
camera off during data recording or erasing (xD-
Picture Card formatting) as this could be damaged
to the xD-Picture Card.
h The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with
the FinePix E550.
The recording quality cannot be guaranteed when
xD-Picture Cards other than those manufactured by
FUJIFILM are used.
h The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is
removed from the camera after taking pictures. This
is normal.
h Do not put labels on the xD-Picture Card. Peeling
labels can cause the camera not to work properly.
■ Using xD-Picture Card with a PC
h When taking pictures using an xD-Picture Card that
has been used on a PC, reformat the xD-Picture
Card using your camera for best quality.
h When formatting an xD-Picture Card, a directory
(folder) is created. Image data is then recorded in
this directory.
h Do not change or delete the directory (folder) or file
names on the xD-Picture Card because this will
make it impossible to use the xD-Picture Card in
your camera.
h Always use the camera to erase image data on an
xD-Picture Card.
h To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC
and edit the copy.
h Do not copy files other than those that will be used
by the camera.
■ Specifications
Type Image memory card for digital
cameras (xD-Picture Card)
Memory type NAND-type flash memory
Conditions for use Temperature:
0°C to +40°C
(+32°F to +104°F)
Humidity:
80% max. (no condensation)
Dimensions 25 mm × 20 mm × 2.2 mm
(0.98 in. × 0.79 in. × 0.09 in.)
(W × H × D)
Always use the AC Power Adapter AC-3V (sold
separately) or the AC Power Adapter AC-3VW (supplied
with PictureCradle sold separately). The use of an AC
Power adapter other than AC-3V/AC-3VW can cause
damage to your digital camera.
h The AC-3V cannot be used to charge the NH-10
Rechargeable Battery.
h Use AC power adapter for indoor use only.
h Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC
input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera.
h Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before
disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital
camera’s DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out
the plug gently. Do not pull on the cord.
h Do not use the AC power adapter with any device
other than your camera.
h During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to
the touch. This is normal.
h Do not take apart the AC power adapter. Doing so
could be dangerous.
h Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot humid
place.
h Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shocks.
h The AC power adapter may emit a humming. But this
is normal.
h If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may cause
static. If this happens, move the camera away from the
radio.
AC Power Adapter
h Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long periods
can become “deactivated”. Also, repeatedly charging
Ni-MH batteries that are only partially discharged can
cause them to suffer from the “memory effect”.
Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or affected by
“memory” suffer from the problem of only providing
power for a short time after being charged. To prevent
this problem, discharge and recharge them several
times using the camera’s “Discharging rechargeable
batteries” function. By repeating this cycle several
times, the temporary reduction in performance caused
by “memory” or “deactivation” can be remedied and
the batteries can be restored to their original
performance levels.
Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH
batteries and are not in fact battery faults. See P.17 for
the procedure for “Discharging rechargeable
batteries”.
Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries”
function when alkaline batteries are being used.
h To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the battery charger
BC-NH01 (included). Refer to P.10 to make sure that
the charger is used correctly.
h Do not use the battery charger to charge other
batteries.
h Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged.
h Due to the way the camera is constructed, a small
amount of current is used even when the camera is
turned off. Note in particular that leaving AA-size Ni-
MH batteries and the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 in
the camera for a long period will overdischarge the
batteries and may render them unusable even after
recharging.
h Ni-MH batteries and the Rechargeable Battery NH-10
will self-discharge even when not used, and the time
for which they can be used may be shortened as a
result.
h The rechargeable battery NH-10 can be charged by
setting the camera in the PictureCradle CP-FXA10
(sold separately).
h Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged using a
combination of the camera and the cradle.
h Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if
overdischarged (eg. by discharging the batteries in a
flashlight). Use the “Discharging rechargeable
batteries” function provided in the camera to discharge
the batteries.
h Ni-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a battery
can only be used for a short time even after repeated
discharge-charge cycles, it may have reached the end
of its service life.
h Do not leave the battery charger in the following types
of locations:
i Extremely humidity or high temperatures, such as
close to a heating appliance or in direct sunlight
i Places with strong vibration
i In very dusty places
h The battery charger accepts input voltages of 100-240
V AC at 50 or 60 Hz and can be used all over the
world. However, the shape of the plug and socket-
outlet depends on the country of use. Consult your
travel agent for details.
■ Battery Charger BC-NH01 Specifications
Rated input 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Input capacity 100-240 V -0.08 A
Rated output 1.2 V DC, 550 mA × 2
Applicable batteries AA-size Ni-MH Battery × 2
Charging time Approx. 4.5 hours
Dimensions 70.5 mm × 74.5 mm × 27.5 mm
(2.8 in. × 2.9 in. × 1.1 in.)
(L × W × D)
Mass (Weight) Approx. 76 g (2.7 oz.)
(excluding batteries)
Operating 0°C to + 40°C
temperatures (+ 32°F to + 104°F)
h Ni-MH batteries or the battery charger itself will
become warm due to the power stored inside the
batteries. This is normal and does not indicate a fault.
Wherever possible, use the battery charger in a well-
ventilated location.
h There may be vibration noises from inside the battery
charger during use. This is normal and does not
indicate a fault.
h Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries
other than Ni-MH batteries.
h The battery charger could cause interference if placed
close to a radio during charging. In this event, move
the radio and charger further apart.
h Do not touch the connections or contact points on
rechargeable batteries with other metal objects as this
can cause a short circuit.
Notes on Using the Battery Charger