Olympus E-20 E-20N Reference Manual (English) - Page 21

Inserting commercially available AA (R6) Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, or Alkaline batteries 1 Be sure to use four batteries of the same type. Before inserting Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries, make sure that they are fully charged. 1 Insert the batteries as described in the previous section for lithium 1 battery packs (CR-V3). (© 17) Insert the batteries into the battery holder with the polarity of each battery aligned correctly as shown in the illustration. You may notice a gap after loading the AA (R6) batteries into the holder, but this is normal. The batteries will make proper contact when the holder has been inserted into the camera. Battery holder Before loading batteries ... Warning Batteries with any part of the outer seal (magnetic insulation sheath) peeled off, or any battery split along the seam, can leak, generate heat, or explode. Never use damaged batteries in the camera. Store-bought batteries occasionally may be defective, with all or part of the magnetic insulation sheath peeled off. Never use batteries in this condition. These batteries cannot be used: All of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) is peeled off (bare batteries). Batteries with all or part of the electrical insulation sheath peeled off. Part of the negative electrode is protruding although not covered by the seal. The negative electrode (minus terminal) is flat and only partially covered by the seal (electrical insulation sheath). The negative electrode (the minus surface) is flat and not covered by the seal. 19