FujiFilm FINEPIX AX500 Series Owner's Manual page 7

•Do n ot mix old and new batteries, batteries
with different charge levels, or b atteries of
different types.
•If t he camera will not be u sed Br a n e xtend
ed p eriod, remove the b atteries Note that
the c alrera clock will be r eset
•Tile batteries may be warm to the t ouch
immediately after use T urn the c amera
off and allow the b atteries to cool before
handling
•Battery capacity tends to decrease at l ow
temperatures Keep spare batteries in a
pocket or o ther warm place and exchange
as n ecessary Cold batteries may recover
some of t heir charge when warmed
•Fingerprints and other stains oil the battery
terminals can impair battery performance
Thoroughly clean tile terlrinals with a
soft, dry cloth before inserting them in the
camera
Z_ If t he batteries leak, dean the b attery
co/rpartlrent thoroughly before in
serting new batteries
Z_ Iffluid from t he b attery comes into
contact with skin or c lothing, flush
the a ffected area with water
Iffluid
enters Vour eyes, immediatelv flush the
affected area with water and seek
medical attention. Oo not ruh your eyes.
Failure to observe this precaution could
resultinpermanentvisualimpairment.
• Ni-MH Batteries
The capacity of Ni MH batteries may be
temporarily reduced when new, after long
periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly
recharged before being fully discharged
This is normal and does not indicate a mal
function. Capacity can be increased by re
peatedly discharging tile batteries using the
[] DISCHARGE option in the camera setup
menu and recharging them using a battery
charger (sold separately)
CAUTION:Do not use the [] DISCHARGE
option with alkaline batteries
The camera draws a smalJ amount of current
even when off Ni MH batteries that have
been left in the camera for an extended pe
riod may be drawn down to the point that
they no longer hold a charge Battery perfor
mance may also drop if the batteries are run
down in a device such as a flashlight Use tile
[] DISCHARGE option in the camera setup
menu to discharge Ni MH batteries Batter
ies that no longer hold a charge even after
repeatedly being discharged and recharged
have reached the end of their service life and
must be replaced
Ni MH batteries can be recharged in a bat
tory charger (sold separately) Batteries iray
become warm to the touch after charging
Refer to the instructions provided with the
charger for more information. Use the char
get with compatible batteries only
Ni MH batteries gradually lose their charge
when not in use
This section applies to all camera models.
Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters desig
nated for use with this camera Other adapt
ors could damage tile camera
• The AC power adapter is fur indoor use only.
• Be sure the DC plug is securely connected
to the camera
• Turn the camera off before disconnecting
the adapter. Disconnect tile 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 subject to strong physical shocks
• The adapter may hulr or become hot to the
touch during use This is normal.
• If the adapter causes radio interference,
reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Disposal
Disposeof usedbatteries in accordwith local
regulations
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