Inserting the batteries – FujiFilm FinePix HS20EXR User Manual

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Inserting the Batteries

The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline bat-
teries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera as described below.

Open the battery-chamber cover.

Slide the battery-cham-
ber latch in the direc-
tion shown and open
the battery-chamber
cover.

1 Note
Be sure the camera is off before opening the bat-
tery-chamber cover.

3 Cautions
• Do not open the battery-chamber cover when

the camera is on. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in damage to image files or
memory cards.

• Do not use excessive force when handling the

battery-chamber cover.

Insert the batteries.

Insert the batteries in
the orientation shown
by the “+“ and “–“ marks
inside the battery cham-
ber.

3 Cautions
• Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.
• Never use batteries with peel-

ing or damaged casing or mix
old and new batteries, batter-
ies with different charge levels,
or batteries of different types

Failure to observe these
precautions could result
in the batteries leaking or
overheating.

• Never use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.
• The capacity of alkaline batteries varies with the

manufacturer and drops at temperatures below
10 °C/50 °F; Ni-MH batteries are recommended.

• Fingerprints and other soil on the battery termi-

nals can shorten battery life.

Battery casing