Aa-Size Ni-Mh Batteries; Procedure For Discharging Rechargeable Ni-Mh Batteries - FujiFilm FinePix A403 Owner's Manual

ABOUT THE BATTERIES
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AA-size Ni-MH batteries

h When used as a power source for a digital camera, AA-size Ni-MH batteries are superior to
alkaline batteries in that they allow more shots to be taken. However, to retain the original
performance characteristics of Ni-MH batteries, care must be taken in the way they are used.
h Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long periods can become "deactivated". Also,
repeatedly charging Ni-MH batteries that are only partially discharged can cause them to suffer
from the "memory effect".
Ni-MH batteries that are "deactivated" or affected by "memory" suffer from the problem of only
providing power for a short time after being charged. To prevent this problem, discharge and
recharge them several times using the camera's "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function.
By repeating this cycle several times, the temporary reduction in performance caused by
"memory" or "deactivation" can be remedied and the batteries can be restored to their original
performance levels.
See P.13 for the procedure for "Discharging rechargeable batteries".
Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH batteries and are not in fact battery faults.
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Do not use the "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function when alkaline batteries are being used.
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Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if overdischarged. Use the "Discharging rechargeable batteries"
function provided in the camera to discharge batteries. Discharging batteries such as in a flashlight can result
in impaired battery performance because of overdischarging.
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Ni-MH batteries are not fully charged when purchased. They may also be "deactivated". Accordingly, you
should discharge them once using the camera's "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function, and then
charge them fully again before using them in the camera.
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Ni-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a battery can only be used for a short time even after repeated
discharge-charge cycles, it may have reached the end of its service life.
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When using the "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function, do not connect the AC power adapter to the
camera.
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Procedure for discharging rechargeable Ni-MH batteries

Only use the "Discharging rechargeable
batteries" function with Ni-MH batteries
(rechargeable batteries).
The "Discharging rechargeable batteries"
function should not be used with alkaline
batteries as it will completely drain the
battery charge.
Use the "Discharging rechargeable batteries"
function in the following situations:
i When the batteries can only be used for a
short time after being charged normally
i When the batteries have not been used for a
long period
i When you purchase new Ni-MH batteries
Do not use the "Discharging rechargeable
batteries" function when you are using the AC
power adapter. In these situations, the Ni-MH
batteries will not be discharged due to the
external power supply.
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1 Press the "MENU/OK" button.
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2 Press "d" or "c" to select " " OPTIONS
and then press "a " or "b " to select
"SET–UP".
3 Press the "MENU/OK" button.
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Do not use the procedure for discharging
rechargeable batteries with alkaline batteries.
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