Pentax K2 K2 Manual - Page 9

Two silver oxide batteries are packed separately. Be sure to insert them into the battery chamber before operating the camera. r ortrilzr a INSERTION Open the battery chamber cover with a coin. Insert the two batteries into the battery holder of the cover as shown above, each with (+) side facing up. For replacement, use Eveready S76E or Mallory MS76H or equivalent. Do not push the check button too often, as it will exhaust the batteries. The battery is like a phonograph record. It can be damaged by skin acids. Handle by the edges with a dry cloth before insertion into the camera. The battery is not rechargeable. Do not throw a dead battery into fire, as it may explode. Also, keep it beyond the reach of small children. CHECK One set of batteries will last about one year or permit about 10,000 electronic shutter releases. To check the life, push the battery check button. If the lamp next to the button lights the batteries have sufficient capacity. If not, replace the batteries. • 7