Preparations – Pentax 40 MZ-3i User Manual

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2. Preparations

Fig. 2: Position of batteries

Loading and replacing the batteries

•Switch off the flashgun with the main switch ቢ.

•Push the battery compartment cover ᕢ in direction of the arrow as far as

possible.

•Insert the batteries lengthwise into the compartment.

When inserting the batteries ensure that their polarity is correct, as
indicated by the symbols in the battery compartment!

•Close the battery compartment cover ᕢ.

Exhausted batteries must not be thrown into the dustbin! Contribute
to the protection of the environment and discard dead batteries at the
appropriate disposal points.

Loading the batteries

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2. Preparations

Fig. 3: The battery warning indicator

The battery warning indicator

This facility is a testing aid for alkaline manganese batteries only. It is
of no significance for other battery types.

If the flashing battery symbol appears, the remaining energy is still sufficient for
a limited number of flashes. Some battery models may cause the warning indi-
cator to flash prematurely, with about 50 % of their capacity left. Such batteries
should be replaced only when really discharged (if recycling takes longer than 60
sec.).

The condition of the batteries can only be checked if the flashgun is switched on
and after a few flashes have been fired.

Battery warning indicator

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