174Notes on Batteries• Use two lithium batteriesWith Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40, eight 1.5V alkaline-manganese, lithium,Ni-MH, or one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 can be used to power the F6.• Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteriesbefore important photographic occasions.• Turn the camera power off when changing batteriesTurn the camera power off before changing batteries and insert the batteries with +and – ends positioned correctly.• Stains on the battery poles may cause lack of contact. Wipe the batteries wellwith a dry cloth before installing.• Use fresh batteries at low temperaturesBattery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures and the camera may notfunction properly with old batteries. Use a fresh set of batteries at lowtemperatures, and alternate them with spare batteries that you keep warm.• At low temperatures, film advance speed decreases and the usable number of filmrolls is reduced. However, battery power may recover when the temperaturereturns to normal.• Do not throw batteries into a fire or short-circuit batteriesDo not throw batteries into a fire. Also, do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat orcharge non-rechargeable batteries.WARNING Do not leaveKeep batteries out of reach ofchildren.If someone accidentally swallows abattery, call a doctor immediately.
