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Getting Ready
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LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIACHARGING THE BATTERIES
1 Getting Ready
Compatible batteries
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Batteries that can be charged
Charge the AA-size Ni-MH batteries.
h AA-size Ni-MH batteries (included)
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Always use the battery charger BC-NH01 bundled with the camera to charge Ni-MH batteries. Attempting to charge
batteries other than those specified for use with the charger (such as manganese, alkaline or lithium batteries) can cause
the batteries to burst or leak. This could result in a fire or injury and consequent damage to the surroundings.
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Load the Ni-MH batteries (included) into the battery
charger BC-NH01 bundled with the camera
correctly as indicated by the polarity icons.
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The Ni-MH batteries are not fully charged when purchased
and must be fully charged before being used.
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When first used after purchasing or when left unused for a
long period, charge and discharge the battery using the
camera’s “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function and
then recharge them (➡P.17).
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If the terminals of battery are soiled, it may not be possible to
charge them. Clean the battery terminals and battery charger
terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
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Plug the battery charger into a power outlet to
begin charging. Charging ends after about 4.5
hours and the charging lamp turns off. Unplug the
battery charger from the power outlet when it is not
in use.
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If Ni-MH batteries are charged repeatedly before they are
fully discharged, the battery low warning will appear while
there is still ample charge remaining in the batteries. At that
time, discharge and recharge them several times using the
camera’s “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function
(➡P.17).
h AA-size Ni-MH batteries (2), Rechargeable Battery NH-10 (sold separately), or AA-size alkaline
batteries (sold separately) (2)
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Check that the camera is turned off (viewfinder
lamp is off) before opening the battery cover.
1Hold down the battery cover lock release button.
2Open 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.
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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Alkaline batteries
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Alkaline batteries are useful when the rechargeable batteries have run out while you are traveling and a
few more shots are needed. Note the following when using alkaline batteries:
h The shooting time provided by alkaline batteries varies depending on the types and brands. In some
cases, the camera may stop taking pictures or may suddenly turn off without retracting the lens. This
is not a camera fault.
h The shooting time provided by alkaline batteries decreases further at low temperatures (0°C to
+10°C/+32°F to +50°F). Use Ni-MH batteries since they provide consistent shooting times even at low
temperatures.
h If the lens does not retract, set the Mode switch to Playback mode (➡P.27). Then turn the camera on.
After the lens retracts, turn the camera off again. If the lens still does not retract, load new batteries or
use the AC power adapter (➡P.93).
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How to use the batteries
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h Never use the following types of batteries, as this could cause serious
problems such as battery fluid leakage or overheating:
1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings
2. Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries
together
h Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.
h Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries can shorten time for which the batteries can be
used.
h Cradle can be used in combination with camera and to charge rechargeable battery NH-10 (sold
separately). Use the Battery charger (included) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries.
h See P.109, 110 for other notes on using batteries.
h When first purchased or if left unused for a long period, amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH
batteries or rechargeable battery NH-10 can be used may be short. See P.109 for more
information.
h When the surfaces of the rechargeable battery NH-10 terminals have become worn through repeated
use or the battery has been taken out of the camera and left for a long period, the battery may stop
supplying power or may become usable only for shorter periods.
To restore normal battery operation, open and close the battery cover several times to dislodge any
soiling on the terminals.
Outer casing
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