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Quick Start Basics
3. Close the battery cover.
Pressing the battery cover against the camera, slide
it closed.
• For information about how to replace the battery,
see page 123.
Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates
remaining power as shown below.
indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately.
• The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the
REC mode and PLAY mode.
• The camera date and time display will not be correct if the camera is left for about
two days with no power supplied while the battery is dead. If this happens, load
new battery and then set the correct time and date (page 108).
• See page 141 for information about battery life and memory capacity.
Battery Power Conservation Tips
• When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (flash off) for the flash setting
(page 34).
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting
battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (pages 110, 110).
Remaining Power High Low
Battery Indicator ***
Indicator Color Cyan * Amber * Red * Red
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