Owner's Manual

128 Technical Notes / Caring for the Camera
Batteries: Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera
from functioning and should be removed with a soft, dry cloth
before use.
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe
the following precautions when handling batteries:
• Turn the product off before replacing the battery.
• The battery may become hot when used for extended periods.
Observe due caution when handling the battery.
• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
• Do not expose the battery to fl ame or excessive heat.
• After removing the battery from the camera, be sure to replace
the terminal cover.
Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on
important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL3e battery and keep it
fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be diffi cult to
purchase replacement batteries on short notice.
On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure
the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside
in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and ex-
change the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may
recover some of its charge.
Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can im-
pair battery performance.
Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used bat-
teries in accord with local regulations.