Minolta Maxxum 9 Instruction Manual page 7

BATTERIES
Installing the Batteries
Your camera uses two 3V CR123A lithium batteries to supply power for all camera
operations.
1. Lift and turn the battery-chamber
2. Insert the batteries as indicated by
3. Close the battery-chamber door,
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lock to OPEN, then open the battery-
chamber door.
the + and – marks.
then press and turn the battery-
chamber lock to CLOSE.
Checking Battery Power
The battery condition indicator displays the power status of the batteries when the
main switch is set to ON.
Full-battery symbol
Power is sufficient for all camera operations.
Low-battery symbol
Power is low, but all functions are operational. Keep a
fresh battery handy.
Blinking low-battery symbol
Power is extremely low. The batteries will need to be
replaced soon. Flash recycling time may be slow.
Blinking low-battery symbol appears alone
and the shutter locks.
Power is insufficient for camera operation. Replace the
batteries.
No display
Power is too low for the camera to operate. Replace
the batteries or make sure they have been inserted
correctly.
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