Preparation For Use; Installing The Batteries; Checking The Batteries - Nikon F2AS PHOTOMIC Instruction Manual

PREPARATION FOR USE

Installing the Batteries

The exposure meter in the Photomic finder is powered by
two high-performance silver-oxide batteries mounted in the
battery chamber in the baseplate of the camera. To install the
batteries, first remove the battery chamber cover (turn it 90
counterclockwise using a coin or similar object); then, place
two 1.5V silver-oxide (buttoncell type) batteries in the cham-
ber, making sure that the plus (+) side of each unit faces out.
After inserting and properly seating the batteries, replace the
cover and lock it to secure the assembly.
Note: Remove the batteries when the camera is not to be used for a
long period; this will prevent leakage within the camera. Also, keep
the camera as warm as possible when operating under cold~weather
conditions; otherwise, the batteries may fail to function. (See "Tips
on Camera Care" on page 36 for additional i nformation.)
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Checking the Batteries

The camera's film-advance lever serves as the ON-OFF switch
for the Photomic finder. To check battery power, perform the
following: Pull out the lever just far enough to uncover the
red meter ON index on the top of the camera; then, look within
the finder to see if any of the LED exposure indicators are
illuminated. If any of the indicators are lit, battery power is
sufficient for proper operation. If none of the LED s light,
battery positioning should be checked; then, if the LED s still
fail to light, replace batteries.
Caution: Whenever the camera is stored, be sure that the
filmadvance lever is set in the meter OFF position (i.e., flush
to the body); failure to observe this precaution can result in
total battery drain in a matter of days due to continuous illu-
mination of one or more of the finder's LED indicators.