Powering The Camera; Loading The Aa Batteries - Ricoh RDC-5300 Getting Started

Powering the Camera

This section explains how to load the batteries (AA alkaline batteries) into the camera
and how to connect the AC adapter to power the camera from a household electrical
outlet.

Loading the AA Batteries

Mount AA batteries and operate the camera.
• If you use commercial batteries, use of rechargeable AA batteries (nickel-
Note
cadmium or nickel-metal-hydride batteries) is recommended.
Rechargeable Batteries
• Before using commercially available rechargeable AA Ni-Cd or AA Ni-MH batteries,
read the safety precautions in the accompanying manual.
Important
• Use only the specified AA batteries.
Note
• Never use batteries of an unrecommended type, such as manganese battery,
as this could damage the camera or LCD monitor and cause them to fail.
• Certain types of batteries may become hot after an extended period of use.
Allow them to cool before unloading them.
• Do not use commercially available batteries that are designed for specific
kinds of equipment (such as those marked "For CD players only") in this
product.
• When purchasing batteries, read the battery instructions carefully to make
sure that they can be used for this product.
• Remove the batteries from the camera if you won't be using it for an
extended period of time.
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