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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
Preparing the camera
To remove the memory card
Check that the access lamp (page 18) is not lit, then open the memory card
cover, and push the memory card once.
To check the remaining battery level
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your
camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed
according to the operating conditions of your camera.
You can use 2 battery packs installed in the Vertical Grip (sold separately)
by attaching it to the camera. Including the battery pack installed in the
camera, this provides a total of 3 battery packs that are switched
automatically.
You can check the status of these battery packs on the screen.
The remaining battery level of the battery pack inserted in the
camera
The remaining battery level of the battery packs inserted in
the Vertical Grip
For details on the Vertical Grip, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the Vertical Grip.
To remove the battery pack from the camera
Battery level
“Battery
exhausted.”
High Low
You cannot shoot
any more pictures.
Turn off the camera. Slide the lock lever
in the direction of the arrow after
confirming that the vibration of the
camera has stopped and both the LCD
screen and access lamp are turned off,
then remove the battery pack. Be careful
not to drop the battery pack.
Lock lever