GETTING READY
Using Rechargeable Batteries Refreshing Rechargeable Batteries
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA, HR-3UB, orBatteries can start to lose their ability to retain a charge if
HR-3UF batteries are recommended when usingyou do not use them for a long time or when you charge
rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to power thisthem repeatedly without allowing their current charge to be
camera.used up completely. If this happens, you may be able to
restore battery capacity by performing the following ?battery
IMPORTANT! refresh? operation to fully discharge the batteries.
1. Load the chargeable batteries into the camera. Never mix two batteries of different brands, ages, or
charge levels. Doing so creates the risk of shortened
2. While holding down [MENU], press the power button.battery life and can even damage the camera.
This should cause the firmware version screen to flash Batteries cannot be recharged while they are loaded
in the camera.on the monitor screen.
3. Leave the camera on until the batteries run out of power
and the camera turns off.
The battery refresh operation can take as long as 10
hours. The actual amount of time required depends on
battery conditions.
4. After the camera turns off, remove the batteries and
charge them.
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