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Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes
B The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED
The light-emitting diode (LED; A 4, 28, 111) used in the self-timer
lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC
standard:
C Batteries
• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 18).
If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions.
• Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading
outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as
necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.
• Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local
regulations.