Epson PhotoPC 850Z Product Information Guide - Page 5

EPSON PhotoPC 850Z 4. Now charge your batteries again by unplugging the battery power cord and then plugging it in again. The second charge should take about two and a half hours. 5. Charge the batteries a third time. After the charger light goes off, unplug the charger. To avoid overcharging, don't leave the charger plugged in for long periods of time after the light goes off. 6. Wait one hour until the batteries cool before removing them from the charger. 7. Before storing the charger, disconnect the power cord and remove the batteries. (For subsequent charges of your NiMH rechargeable batteries, follow steps 1 through 3, then unplug the charger and follow steps 6 and 7 above.) Be sure to charge the batteries completely to make them last as long as possible. They can be recharged hundreds of times, so do not dispose of them until they are worn out. Note Keep the charger terminals clean by wiping them with a dry cloth. Make sure you charge the batteries before you use them. If you find that your batteries run out faster after you recharge them a few times, make sure you discharge them completely before recharging. If this doesn't help, replace the batteries. Installing Batteries Before you install the batteries, make sure the camera is turned off. 1. Turn the camera upside down. 2. Hold the battery cover lock down and slide the cover out to open it. battery cover lock 3. Insert four batteries into the compartment, positioning the + and − ends as shown below. 4. Lower the battery cover and slide it in, as shown below. When the battery power is almost out, a low battery icon appears on the camera's status display panel. Be sure to replace all four batteries at the same time. Battery Options If you forget to charge your rechargeable NiMH batteries or if they need to be replaced, the EPSON PhotoPC 850Z camera can also accept the following: t Rechargeable AA NiCad batteries t Single-use AA lithium batteries (longer life, Energizer® recommended) WARNING To avoid the danger of fire or explosion, do not mix different types of batteries. Do not allow the battery contacts to touch metal objects such as coins or keys, which could short out the battery's circuits. Read all safety and handling instructions before using batteries. Note the following when handling batteries: t Use only the EPSON battery charger (Model EU-38) to charge the batteries that came with your camera. t Use the batteries that came with your camera only in EPSON digital cameras. t Do not use manganese batteries. t Do not mix different types of batteries; this can cause fire or explosion. 8/99 EPSON PhotoPC 850Z - 5