Pentax 17231 Operation Manual - Page 29

Getting Started Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery/card/terminal cover. 2 Press the battery lock lever towards 4. 1 The battery pops out slightly. Be careful not to drop it during removal. • Do not use excessive force when sliding the battery/card/terminal cover open and closed because the waterproof packing may peel off. If the packing is not in the correct position, the waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised. • If the battery/card/terminal cover is not locked securely when you close it, water, sand, or dirt may get into the camera. • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. • Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on. • When storing the battery for more than 6 months, charge the battery for 30 minutes using the battery charger and store the battery separately. Be sure to recharge the battery every 6 to 12 months. Storing the battery below room temperature is ideal. Avoid storing it in high temperatures. • The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery for a long time. • Be careful as the camera or the battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time. • Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the battery. Avoid changing the battery where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure that your hands are dry. • Battery performance may deteriorate as temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold regions, we recommend carrying a spare battery in your pocket to keep it warm. Battery performance will return to normal in normal temperatures. 27