Microtek MKT-1300a - Manual (Page 59)

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• Remove the batteries and store
them when not using the camera
to prevent them from leaking and
damaging the camera.
• Keep the batteries warm until just
before using them in the camera.
A cold environment reduces
battery life.
• Heavy use of the LCD screen or
Zoom options quickly reduces
battery power.
• Have several sets of batteries on
hand when using the camera,
and test them before use.
Battery Charging
A battery charger (not supplied)
may be safely used to recharge
NiMH batteries if a few common-
sense precautions are followed:
• Do not mix new and used
batteries.
• If batteries are to be charged
together, make sure they are not
already fully charged, require the
same amount of charging, and
charge them together.
• Recharge batteries only when
they are in need of it. Do this in a
moderate temperature in an open
area to provide ventilation.
• You may recharge batteries only
a finite amount of times. When
they no longer hold a charge, you
need new batteries.
• Store the charger after use,
ensuring the batteries have been
removed. If there is a problem
with the charging, unplug the
battery charger.
• Periodically cleaning the battery
poles will ensure a proper charge.
• It may be necessary to recharge
new NiMH batteries if they have
been on the shelf for a long time.