Minolta DYNAX 404SI MAXXUM STSI Instruction Manual page 8

BATTERIES
Installing the Batteries
Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for
all camera operations.
1. Using a coin or similar
2. Insert the batteries as
3. Close the battery-chamber
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object, turn the battery-
chamber lock to OPEN, then
open the battery-chamber
door.
indicated by the + and –
marks.
door, then turn the battery-
chamber lock to CLOSE.
• Setting the camera down with the battery-
chamber door open may damage the
camera.
BATTERIES
Checking Battery Power
Each time the main switch is set to ON, a battery symbol appears in
the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries.
Full-battery symbol
Power is sufficient for all camera
operations.
Blinking low-battery symbol
Power is extremely low. All functions
are operational, but the batteries will
need to be replaced soon. Flash
recycling time may be slow.
Blinking low-battery symbol
appears alone and the shutter
locks.
Power is insufficient for camera
operation. Replace the batteries.
No display
Power is too low for the camera to
operate. Replace the batteries or make
sure they have been inserted correctly.
• will only appear for five seconds.
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