Inserting Batteries - Pentax MX Manual

i INSERTING BATTERIES
Two Alkaline batteries are
packed separately. Be sure to
insert them into the battery
chamber before operating
the camera.
The battery is like a
phonograph record. It can be
damaged by skin acids. Handle
by the edges with a dry cloth
before insertion into the
camera. Also be especially sure
to wipe off the battery with a
cloth when they are salted.
The battery is not rechargeable,
Do not throw a dead battery
into a fire, as it may explode.
Also, keep it beyond the reach
of small children.
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• INSERTION Open the
battery chamber cover with
a coin. Insert the two batteries
into the battery holder of the
cover as shown above, each
with 1+) side facing up.
• CHECK To check battery
life, depress the shutter release
button halfway, while looking
through the viewfinder. If the
batteries are dead, the LED dots
will not glow.