Minolta S-100 Film Camera User Manual


 
CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
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Your camera uses two CR2 batteries to supply power for all
camera operations.
1. Using the eyepiece cap,
open the battery-chamber
door.
Turn the camera off before
removing the old batteries.
Remove dirt and moisture from
the camera and batteries
before opening the battery-
chamber door.
2. Insert the batteries as
indicated by the + and –
marks.
3. Snap the battery-chamber
door shut.
If the battery-chamber cover is not closed properly, moisture
may enter the camera.
If and blink in the data panel after the camera
is turned on, reset the date and time. See page 52.
Your camera is equipped with an automatic battery-power
indicator. Each time the camera is turned on, the battery
symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate the power
status of the batteries.
If no display appears, replace the battery or check that it is
inserted correctly.
Your camera shuts down if it is not operated for more than 30
minutes. Press the main switch to restore power.
Full-battery symbol
Power is sufficient for all
camera operations.
Blinking low-battery symbol
Power is extremely low, but all
functions are operational.
Battery will need to be
replaced very soon. Flash
recycling time may be slow.
Blinking low-battery symbol
appears alone and
the shutter locks
Power is insufficient for
camera operation.
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