Canon PELLIX QL Instructions Manual page 8

Load the mercury battery into the battery com.
partment. The mercury battery powers the built.
in CdS exposure meter, and the meter will not
function unless the battery is in position.
1
Press the finger against the batterycover
and turn t o the left to remove.
2
Face the central contact of the mercury
battery inwards and insert, then screw
the cover back in.
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Before insertion, clean mercury battery thor-
oughly with a dry cloth. Perspiration or finger
marks may cause corrosion and may prove
particularly harmful t o center of contact. Un.
clean battery may also damage the contact point
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o f the camera.
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For mercury battery, National H-D is used-
equivalent to Mallory RM.625R. Eveready
E625N, Burgess Hg.625R. Life of the battery
in continuous use is approximately one year.
*
When inserting, do not confuse the @
0.
Not only will the meter fail to function in case
of reverse insertion, but the cover cannot be
screwed in properly.
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When not in use for a long period, remove
the battery and keep in
a
dry place.