13Insert the BatteriesFirst StepsB Replacing BatteriesTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out beforeopening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries• Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 94).• Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.• Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:B Battery TypeTo improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in thesetup menu. The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. If your camera waspurchased in Europe and alkaline batteries were supplied, change the setting to Alkaline. Whenany other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (A 89).C Alkaline BatteriesPerformance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose areliable brand.C Alternative Power ResourcesTo power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-65A AC adapter (availableseparately) (A 91). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of ACadapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.D Power Saving Function in Shooting ModeIf no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor will dim to save power. Using anyof the camera controls will reactivate the display. The monitor turns off if no operations areperformed for thirty seconds (default setting). The camera enters standby mode.After a further three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (A 84).Batteries with peeling Batteries with insulation thatdoes not cover the areaaround the negative terminal.Batteries with a flatnegative terminal
