Installing The Batteries - Minolta APS Camera Instruction Manual

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Your camera uses two CR2 batteries to supply power for all
camera operations. Please read all warnings in the Safety
Cautions section of this manual as well as those supplied by
the battery manufacturer.
•Main power is automatically switched on when a battery is
installed.
•If and blink in the data panel when the
camera is turned on, reset the date and time. See page 67.
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1. Using the eyepiece cap,
turn the battery-chamber
cover counter-clockwise
and open the battery-
chamber cover.
•Turn the camera off before
removing the old batteries.
•Remove dirt and moisture from
the camera and batteries
before opening the battery-
chamber cover.
2. Insert the batteries as
indicated by the + and -
marks.
3. Close the cover then,
using the eyepiece cap,
turn the battery-chamber
cover to CLOSE to lock it.
Checking the Battery Power
Your camera is equipped with an automatic battery-power
indicator. Each time the main switch is turned on, the battery
symbol will appear in the data panel to indicate the power
status of the batteries. It is recommended that you always
carry spare batteries in your camera bag.
Full-battery symbol
Blinking low-battery symbol
Blinking low-battery symbol
alone and the shutter locks
If no display appears, replace the battery or check that it is
inserted correctly.
Power is sufficient for all
camera operations.
Power is extremely low, but
all functions are operational.
Battery will have to be
replaced very soon. Flash
recycling time may be slow.
Power is insufficient for
camera operation.
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