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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
B Removing the Batteries
• Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before
opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
• The camera, batteries, or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe
caution when removing the batteries or memory card.
B Notes About the Batteries
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page ix and in “Batteries” (F4) before
use.
• 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 (A86) to match the type of batteries inserted in the
camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.
T
he default setting is the type of battery included with purchase. When any other type of battery is
used, turn the camera on and change the setting.
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