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If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load
new batteries.
If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water.
Note that battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes. If this occurs, do not rub your
eyes. Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your physician for treatment.
Disposing of Batteries
When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations.
Notes on Small Rechargeable Batteries (Ni-MH batteries)
Always use the special battery charger to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries. Charge the batteries as described
in the instructions provided with the battery charger.
Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than those specified for use with the charger.
Note that the batteries may feel warm immediately after being charged.
Ni-MH batteries are not charged at shipment. Be sure to charge the batteries before using them.
The camera mechanism is such that it draws a minute amount of current even when the camera is switched
off.
Take particular care not to leave Ni-MH batteries in the camera for a long period of time as they can become
excessively discharged and may no longer be usable even when charged.
Ni-MH batteries self-discharge even when not used. Always charge Ni-MH batteries before using them. If
the time for which a battery provides power shortens markedly when it has been correctly charged, this
indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced.
Soil (fingerprints, etc) on the terminals of Ni-MH batteries can greatly reduce the number of available shots.
When this occurs, clean the terminals carefully with a soft dry cloth. Then use up the remaining charge in the
batteries and recharge them.
Newly purchased batteries or batteries that have been left unused for an extended period may not be fully
charged. (This is indicated by the immediate display of the battery low warning or a low number of available
shots.) This is a normal characteristic of the batteries and does not indicate a fault. Repeatedly charging and
using the batteries 3 or 4 times will restore them to a normal condition.
If you repeatedly charge a Ni-MH batteries before it is fully discharged, it will suffer from the "memory
effect"., causing the battery low warning to appear while there is still ample charge remaining in the battery.
To restore the batteries to their normal condition, use up all the charge in the batteries before recharging
them.
* Memory effect: A phenomenon affecting the battery characteristics such that the apparent battery capacity
decreases.
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