Using The Batteries - Ricoh Caplio RX Operation Manual

• The number of shots is for reference only.
If the camera is used for long periods od
time for setting and playback, the shooting
time (the number of shots) will decrease.
1
• Other batteries, such as manganese dry
cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used.
• Please remove the batteries if you are not
going to use the camera for a long period
of time.
• The life of an AA alkaline battery (LR6)
depends on the brand and the storage time
from the date of production. In addition, the
life of an alkaline battery becomes shorter
at low temperatures.
• The Nickel-Hydrogen Battery is not fac-
tory-charged. Charge it before use. Imme-
diately after the purchase or after a long
storage, the battery may not be charged
fully. Repeat charging and discharging
before use. For details, see the documen-
tation that came with the battery or
charger.
• The battery may become very hot immedi-
ately after operation. Turn the camera off
and leave it to cool down sufficiently before
removing the battery.
Battery level indication
A battery mark appears at the lower left of
the LCD monitor to indicate the battery level.
Prepare new batteries before the batteries
wear out.
Battery Mark
If you are using nickel metal hydride batter-
ies,
may appear immediately depending
on the battery type and environmental condi-
tions. Check the batteries at hand before
use.
Description
Sufficient battery charge
Low remaining charge: Prepare new batteries.
No remaining charge: Replace the batteries.
may not appear or

Using the Batteries

If you have already used this camera, make
sure it is turned off before loading batteries.
1.
Make sure the camera power is
off.
2.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
First slide the cover toward the face of
the camera, then lift it to expose the bat-
tery compartment.
3.
Insert the two batteries, making
sure they are facing the correct
way..
4.
Close the battery/card cover and
slide it back into place.
or
12