Casio GV-20 Owners Manual - Page 34

GETTING ACQUAINTED Battery Handling Precautions Caution! q Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your camera. Be sure to note the following important precautions to avoid problems with batteries. • Always make sure that the plus (+) and minus (-) ends of the batteries are facing correctly, as noted by the markings on the camera itself. Improper loading of batteries can result in bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the danger of personal injury or soiling of objects nearby. • Never mix old batteries with new ones. Doing so can result in bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the danger of fire or personal injury. • Never mix batteries of different types. • Use only LR6 type alkaline or FR6 type lithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cell batteries with this camera. q Never recharge non-rechargeable type batteries, never allow direct connection between two ends of a battery, and never try to take batteries apart. q Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion. q Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead. • Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for more than two weeks. • The batteries that power the camera normally become warm as they discharge. Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen and the indicator display changes as battery power is used. Replace all four batteries as soon as possible after they go dead. If you continue to use the camera while the battery level is , camera power will automatically turn off. Battery Capacity High Low Monitor Screen 34