25 EnglishINSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARDCAUTIONClose the battery/card compartment cover securelyi If the battery/card compartment cover is not closed or is not closedcompletely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing thebattery/card compartment cover, make sure that no foreign object such assand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the seal.Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has beenin continuous use for a long timei The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for along time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the chargeindicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the batterypack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting tocharge it.Does the battery pack appear swollen?i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly whenstored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safetyhazard.HINTAbout the internal backup batteryi This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and timesettings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fullycharged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain thecamera settings for about 7 days.When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery packi A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and itis therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from thecamera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when thebattery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings maybe cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that thecamera settings are correct.To prolong the life of the battery packi Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the lifeof the battery by heeding the following suggestions.h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to otherhigh-temperature environments.h Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged.After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partiallydischarge it before recharging it again.h When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store thepartially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.
