Pentax 10974 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Getting Started
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3
Close the battery cover.
The battery cover is locked.
When using AA batteries, be sure to use the optional AA Battery Holder
D-BH109.
Use four AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, or AA
alkaline batteries.
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Insert the AA batteries according
to the +/- indicators on the
battery holder.
Using the AA Batteries
Available Batteries Characteristics
AA lithium batteries Recommended when using the camera in cold climates.
AA Ni-MH
rechargeable
batteries
These are rechargeable and reusable.
A battery charger that is compatible with the batteries is
required.
AA alkaline batteries
These are easily obtainable when the batteries you are
using run out but they may not support all the camera
functions under certain conditions. Use them in
emergencies or when checking the camera functionality.
For precautions when using the batteries, refer to “About the Usage of AA
Batteries” (p.3).
If AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with a capacity of approximately
1000 mAh are used, the batteries may not last for very long. Use Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries with a large capacity.