172z Never mix unused and partially used batteries.The partially used batteries may leak.z Do not install the batteries with their terminals ( and )reversed.z Do not mix batteries of different types or from differentmanufacturers.z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals wellwith a dry cloth.If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or other dirt,the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, orthe amount of time the camera can be used may be reduced.z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced andthe low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual.Under these conditions, restore the battery performance by warming itin a pocket immediately before use.z Do not put the batteries into a pocket together with metallicitems such as a key ring.The batteries may be short circuited.z When not using the camera for long periods, remove thebatteries from the camera and store them separately.If the batteries are left inside the camera, the camera may becomedamaged from battery leakage.Memory Cardz SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect TabSlide theswitch up.Slide the switchdown (you canprotect the imagesand other data onthe memory card).Write Protect TabWriting/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing ImpossibleCOPY
