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2
Open the battery cover.
Refer to Step 1 on p.45.
Remove the battery if it is inserted in the camera.
3
Insert the battery holder into the battery chamber until it locks
into place, and close the battery cover.
You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the
w
displayed in
the status screen or Live View screen.
•
To use the AA batteries, set the AA battery type in [AA Battery Type] of the [
R
Set-up 3] menu before use. (p.214)
•
Check the orientation of the batteries if the camera does not operate
properly.
Battery Level Indicator
Display
Battery Level
w
(green)
Battery is full.
x
(green)
Battery is close to full.
y
(yellow)
Battery is running low.
F
(red)
Battery is almost empty.
[Battery depleted]
The camera turns off after displaying the message.
•
y
or
F
(red) may appear even when the battery level is sufficient if the
camera is used at low temperatures or when performing continuous shooting
for a long period of time.
•
Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases.
When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at hand and
keep them warm in your pocket. The impaired battery performance will return
to normal at room temperature.
•
Have extra batteries ready when traveling abroad, or taking a lot of pictures.
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