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Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions
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Bright lights and back-lit subjects●
Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures that include
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ight lights or back-lit subjects.
Battery care
Precautions for use●
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f improperly handled, batteries may rupture or leak, causing the product to
corrode. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries:
- Turn the product o before replacing the battery.
- Batteries may be hot after extended use.
- Keep the battery terminals clean.
- Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
- Do not short or disassemble batteries or expose them to ame or
excessive heat.
- When the battery is not inserted in the camera, insulate the terminals. If
there is a terminal cover, attach the terminal cover to the battery. If there
is no terminal cover, keep the battery separate in a plastic bag or other
non-conductive container.
･ If the battery is hot, for example immediately after use, wait for it to cool
before charging. Attempting to charge the battery while its internal
temperature is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery
may not charge or charge only partially.
･ If the battery will not be used for some time, remove it from the camera for
storage. The battery should be stored in a cool, dry location with an
ambient temperature of 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F). Avoid hot or
extremely cold locations.
･ Batteries should be charged within six months of use. During long periods
of disuse, charge the battery once every six months before returning it to a
cool location for storage.
･ Remove the battery from the camera when not in use. The camera and
charger draw minute amounts of charge even when o and could draw the
battery down to the point that it will no longer function.