Pentax ME ME Manual - Page 9

INSERTING BATTERIES Two silver oxide batteries are packed separately. Be sure to insert them into the battery chamber before operating the camera. iC 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. Also be especially sure to wipe off the batteries with a cloth when they are salted. The battery is not rechargeable. Do not throw a dead battery into a fire, as it may explode. Also, keep it beyond the reach of small children. •7 • Insertion Open the battery chamber cover with a coin. Insert the two batteries into the battery chamber of the camera as shown above, each with plus (+) side facing down. For replacement, use Eveready S76E or Mallory MS76H or equivalent. • Check Under normal conditions, one set of batteries will last about one year or operate the electronic shutter approximately 10,000 times. If batteries are active, one of the LED dots will light when you depress the shutter release button. If they are weak, the LED dot will just flicker as a warning for battery replacement. If the batteries are dead, the LED will not light. ALWAYS CARRY SPARE BATTERIES. 111