Applicable batteries – FujiFilm 30i User Manual

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Notes on the Power Supply

h Use AA-size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries in this

camera.
AA-size lithium or manganese batteries cannot be used as
they emit heat and can cause camera faults or damage.

h Only use AA-size alkaline batteries for emergencies. The

capacities of alkaline batteries vary depending on the
brand and the life of some batteries (the time for which
they provide power) may be much shorter than others.
You should also switch the LCD monitor off when using
alkaline batteries.

discolored or exhibit any other obvious abnormality.

h Do not store batteries in very warm or moist locations.
h Keep the batteries out of the reach of babies and small

children.

h When loading the batteries in the camera, ensure that the

battery polarity (! and @) is as indicated on the camera.

h Do not use a new battery together with an used battery.

In the case of rechargeable batteries, do not use charged
and discharged batteries together. Do not use batteries
of different types or brands together.

h If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of

time, remove the batteries from the camera. (Note that if
the camera is left with the batteries removed, the time
and date settings are cleared.)

h The batteries may feel warm immediately after being

used. Before removing the batteries, switch the camera
off and wait until the batteries cool down.

h When replacing the batteries, always fit 2 new batteries.

Here, “new batteries” refers to batteries that were recently
fully charged at the same time.

h Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures

(+10°C/+50°F or below) and the time for which they can be
used shortens. This is particularly true of alkaline batteries.
In cold conditions, put the batteries in your pocket or a
similar place to warm them before loading them into the
camera. If you use a body warmer to warm the batteries,
ensure that they are not in direct contact with the warmer.

h Soil, such as fingerprints, on the battery terminals can

significantly reduce the number of available shots. Carefully
wipe the battery terminals clean with a soft, dry cloth before
loading the batteries.

Applicable Batteries

Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak,
become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the
precautions given below.
h Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
h Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects such as

necklaces or hairpins that could come into contact with
the metal positive ! and negative @ poles of the
batteries.

h Do not expose the batteries to fresh or sea water, and

take particular care to keep the terminals dry.

h Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the

batteries.

h Do not attempt to peel off or cut the batteries casing.
h Do not drop, strike or otherwise subject the batteries to

strong impacts.

h Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed,

Notes on the Batteries

If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery
compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries.
If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or
clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water. Note that battery
fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets in your eyes. If this
occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fluid out with clean water
and contact your physician for treatment.

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Disposing of Batteries

When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your
local waste disposal regulations.

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Notes on using compact rechargeable batteries
(Ni-MH batteries)

h To charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries, follow the correct

charging procedure using the special charger provided or
the optional fast charger.

h Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other

than those specified for use with the charger.

h Note that the batteries may feel warm immediately after

being charged.

h Ni-MH batteries are not charged at shipment.
h The camera mechanism is such that it draws a minute

amount of current even when the camera is switched off.
Note particularly that Ni-MH batteries will become over-
discharged if left in the camera for a long period and will
no longer be usable even if recharged.

h Ni-MH batteries self-discharge even when they are not

being used. Always charge Ni-MH and Ni-Cd batteries
before using them. If the time for which a battery provides
power shortens markedly when it has been correctly

charged, this indicates that the battery has reached the
end of its effective life and should be replaced.

h Soil (fingerprints, etc) on the terminals of Ni-MH batteries

can greatly reduce the number of available shots. When
this occurs, clean the terminals carefully with a soft dry
cloth. Then use up the remaining charge in the batteries
and recharge them.

h Newly purchased batteries or batteries that have been left

unused for an extended period may not be fully charged.
(This is indicated by the immediate display of the battery
low warning and a low available shots/time for battery
operation.) This is a normal characteristic of the batteries
and does not indicate a fault. Repeatedly charging and
using the batteries 3 or 4 times will enable you to fully
recharge the batteries and increase the time for which the
camera will operate using batteries.

h If you repeatedly charge a Ni-MH batteries before it is

fully discharged, it will suffer from the “memory effect”

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causing the “battery low” warning to appear while there is
still ample charge remaining in the battery. To restore the
batteries to their normal condition, use up all the charge
in the batteries before recharging them.

✽ Memory effect: A phenomenon whereby a battery

displays the characteristic of appearing to
have a reduced capacity.

h Rechargeable batteries and the battery charger itself will

become warm due to the power stored inside the
batteries. This is normal and does not indicate a fault.

Notes on Using the Enclosed Battery Charger