Pentax IQZoom 280P IQZoom 280P Manual - Page 44

BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING AUTO When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the battery symbol (CJ) appears on the LCD panel to warn you. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. When (CJ) starts blinking, no operations can be performed. Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls): Approx. 30 rolls Ordinary picture taking mode, 50% of shooting using flash (using the CR123A batteries and under Pentax testing conditions) (The CR123A battery was used under Pentax testing conditions. Actual battery life/performance may vary drastically depending on usage of Auto-Focus, Power Zoom and Flash and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the batteries.) 40 Notes on replacing the batteries: • Ensure that there is no film loaded. Switch off power before replacing the batteries. • If the batteries are replaced with a film al- ready loaded, the camera enters the starting mode. It will assume the film has just been loaded and will advance several frames. The ( 1) will appear on the LCD panel. • If the batteries are replaced at the end of the film roll, the camera may not detect the film, and the frame counter indication may not appear on the LCD panel. Follow the procedure for rewinding the film in mid-roll to rewind the film, and remove the film. • The batteries are used by both the camera body and the date function on the DATE model to keep constant track of time. After the batteries are replaced, correct the time and date. (see page 39.) • When the camera is in a carrying bag, ensure the main switch is off: otherwise, battery power may be wasted if the shutter release button is accidentally pushed.