LOADING THE BATTERIES
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Compatible Batteries
AA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries (4, sold
separately)
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About the Batteries
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When Using AA-size Ni-MH Batteries
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h Never use a battery when the outer casing is split or peeling as
this could result in a short-circuit and cause major problems
due to battery fluid leakage or overheating.
h Do not use lithium, manganese or nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
batteries.
h Do not use batteries of different types or brands together and
do not use new batteries together with used batteries.
h The useful life of alkaline batteries varies depending on the brand. The life of some batteries may
be considerably shorter than the batteries supplied with the camera. Due to the nature of alkaline
batteries, the time for which they can be used is shorter in cold locations (+10°C (+50°F) or below).
h Soiling such as fingermarks or grease on the poles of batteries can significantly reduce the
number of shots that can be taken.
h See P.82 for other precautions concerning the use of batteries.
To charge Ni-MH batteries, the optional charger (➡ P.80) is required.
h Always use the specified FUJIFILM batteries. Attempting to recharge other types of battery
(manganese, alkaline or lithium batteries) could cause the batteries to burst or leak fluid, causing
a fire or injury or damage to surroundings.
h Soiling on the poles of Ni-MH batteries may prevent successful charging. It is recommended that
you make a practice of wiping the battery poles and charger terminals with a clean dry cloth
before charging. (In particular, the first time you charge the batteries, you should clean the poles
and terminals and then load the batteries into the charger and remove them again several times
before you begin charging.)
h Do not use new batteries together with used batteries.
h Always charge batteries before using them. Newly purchased batteries or batteries that have not
been used for a long period may not contain sufficient charge (so that the battery low warning
appears immediately or the available shots/time displayed for the battery is low). This is a
characteristic of the batteries and does not indicate a fault. Once the batteries have been
charged and used 3 or 4 times, it will be possible to charge them fully and they will supply power
for longer.
h If you charge Ni-MH batteries before they are fully depleted, this results in the “memory effect”,
which causes the battery low warning to appear sooner. To restore the batteries to their normal
condition, use up all the charge in the batteries before recharging them.
✽ Memory effect: A phenomenon whereby the battery capacity appears to be lower than the
nominal amount.
