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Caution
• Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of
time.
• The life of an AA alkaline battery (LR6) depends on the brand and the storage time from the
date of production. In addition, the life of an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low
temperatures.
• The Nickel-Hydrogen Battery is not factory-charged. Charge it before use.
Immediately after the purchase or after a long storage, the battery may not be charged fully.
Repeat charging and discharging before use. For details, see the documentation that came
with the battery or charger.
• The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and
leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.
Battery level indication
A battery mark appears at the lower left of the LCD monitor to
indicate the battery level. Prepare new batteries before the batteries
wear out.
Caution
• If you are using nickel metal hydride batteries, may not appear or or
may appear immediately depending on the battery type and environmental
conditions. Check the batteries at hand before use.
• If you are using the AC Adapter, may appear. This does not indicate malfunction
and you can continue to use the camera.
Battery Mark Description
Sufficient battery charge
Low remaining charge: Prepare new batteries.
No remaining charge: Replace the batteries.