Discharging Rechargeable Batteries - FujiFilm FinePix A800 Owner's Manual

AC Power Adapter
Always use the AC Power Adapter AC-3VX with the
camera.
The use of an AC power adapter other than AC-3VX can
be damaged to your digital camera.
• Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only.
• Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input
terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera.
• Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before
disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital
camera's DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out the
plug gently. Do not pull on the cord.
• Do not use the AC power adapter with any device other
than your camera.
• During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to
the touch. This is normal.
• Do not take apart the AC power adapter. Doing so could
be dangerous.
• Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot and humid
place.
• Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shocks.
• The AC power adapter may emit a humming. This is
normal.
• If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may cause
static. If this happens, move the camera away from the
radio.
• Do not connect the AC power adapter to charge the AA-
size Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries. Use the
optional charger to charge the Ni-MH batteries.
Discharging rechargeable
batteries
The Discharging rechargeable batteries function can only
be used with Ni-MH 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:
• When the batteries only last for a short time after being
charged normally
• When the batteries have not been used for a long period
• When you purchase new Ni-MH batteries
Do not use the Discharging rechargeable batteries
function while 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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