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.
