The Battery
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The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use can shorten battery life or
cause leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion.
The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery completely before use.
■ Notes on the Battery
The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use. Charge the battery one or two days before use.
Battery life can be extended by turning the camera off when not in use.
Battery capacity decreases at low temperatures; a depleted battery may not function when cold. To extend the battery life,
warm the camera before using it.
■ Charging the Battery
Charge the battery using the supplied USB cable. Charging times will increase at ambient temperatures below +10 °C or above
+35 °C. Do not attempt to charge the battery at temperatures above +40 °C; at temperatures below +5 °C, the battery will not
charge.
The battery does not however need to be fully discharged before charging.
■ Battery Life
At normal temperatures, the battery can be recharged about 300 times. A noticeable decrease in the length of time the battery
will hold a charge indicates that it has reached the end of its service life.
■ Storage
Performance may be impaired if the battery is left unused for an extended period of time when fully charged. Deplete the
battery fully before storing it.
Store the camera in a dry place with an ambient temperature of from +15 °C to +25 °C. Do not store in locations exposed to
high extremes of temperature.
■ Cautions: Handling the Battery
• The battery and camera body may become warm to the touch after extended use. This is normal.
■ Certifi cation marks acquired by the camera are located inside the fi lm chamber.
Cautions during printing
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