FujiFilm FINEPIX S1500 Owner's Manual page 5

Battery capacity varies with m ake
and storage conditions Somecom
mercially available batteries may
have less capacity than the b atteries
provided with the c amera
Cautions:Handling Batteries
• Do not use batteries that are leaking,
deformed, or discolored Warning:If
the batteries leak, clean the battery
compartment thoroug hly before in
serting new batteries Iffluidfrom
the battery comes into contact with
skin or clothing, flush the affected
area with water Ifflaidentersyoureyes,
immediately flash the affected area with
water and seekmedicol attention. Donut
ruh youreyes. Failure to observe this pre-
cautioncouldresult in lossof eyesiclht
• Do not transport or store with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins
• Do not disassemble or modify the
batteries or battery casing
• Do not expose to strong physical
shocks.
• Do not expose to water, flame, or
heat, or store in warm or humid
conditions
• Keep out of reach of infants and
small children
• Insert in the correct orientation,
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
batteries with different charge lev
els, or batteries of different types
• If the camera will not be used for
an extended period, remove the
batteries. Note that the camera
clock will be reset (pg, 14)
• The batteries may be warm to the
touch immediately after use Turn
the camera off and allow the bat
teries to cool before handling
• Battery capacity tends to decrease
at low temperatures Keep spare
batteries in a pocket or other warm
place and exchange as necessary
Cold batteries may recover some
of their charge when warmed
• Fingerprints and other foreign
matter on the battery terminals
can reduce battery performance
Thoroughly clean the terminals
with a soft, dry cloth before insert
ing the batteries in the camera
Ni-MH Batteries
The capacity ofNi MH batteries may
be temporarily reduced when new,
after long periods of disuse, or if they
are repeatedly recharged before be
ing fully discharged This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction
Capacity can be increased by repeat
edly discharging the batteries using
the [] DISCHARGE option in the
camera setup menu (pg.94) and re
charging them using a battery char
ger (sold separately) Do not use this
option with alkaline batteries
The camera draws a small amount of
current even when off Ni MH batter
ies that have been left in the camera
for an extended period may be drawn
down to the point that they no longer
hold a charge Battery performance
may also drop if the batteries are run
down in a device such as a flashlight
Usethe [] DISCHARGE option in the
camera setup menu to discharge Ni
MHbatteries Batteries that nolon
ger hold a charge even after repeat
edly being discharged and recharged
have reached the end of their service
life and must be replaced
Ni MH batteries can be recharged in
a battery charger (sold separately)
Batteries may become warm to the
touch aftercharging Refertothe in
structions provided with the charger
for more information Use the char
ger with compatible batteries only
NPMH batteries gradually lose their
charge when not in use
Disposal
Dispose of used batteries in accord
with local regulations
ACAdapters(Available Separately)
Use only FUJIFILM AC adapters desig
nated for use with this camera Other
adapters could damage the camera
• The AC adapter is for indoor use only.
• Be sure the DC plug is securely
connected to the camera
• Turn the camera off before discon
necting the adapter. Disconnectthe
adapter by the plug, not the cable
• Do not use with other devices
• Do not disassemble
• Do not expose to high heat and
humidity
• Do not sub]oct to strong physical
shocks
• The AC adapter may hum or be
come hot to the touch during use
This is normal.
• If the AC adapter causes radio in
terference, reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna
Usingthe Camera ]
To ensure that images are recorded
correctly, do not subject the camera
to impact or physical shocks while
images are being recorded
Electrical Interference
This camera may interfere with hospital
or aviation equipment. Consult with
hospital or airline staff before using the
camera in a hospital or on an aircraft
Liquid Crystal
In the event that the monitor or elec
tronic viewfinder is damaged, care
should be taken to avoid contact
with liquid crystal Take the urgent
action indicated should any of the
following situations arise:
• If liquid crystal comes in contact with
your skin, clean the area with a cloth
and then wash thoroughly with
soap and running water
• If liquid crystalenters your eyes, flush
the affected eye with clean water
for at least 1S minutes and then
seek medical assistance.
• If liquid crystal is swallowed, rinse
your mouth thoroughly with water
Drink large quantities of water and
induce vomiting, then seek medi
cal assistance
Take Test Shots
Before taking photographs on irrlpor
rant occasions (such as at weddings
or before taking the camera on a trip),
take atest shot and view the result to
ensure that the camera is function
ing normally, FUJIFILM Corporation
carl not accept liability for damages
or lost profits incurred as a result of
product malfunction