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Power Supply
The QV-10 features a two-way power supply that lets you use either
batteries (AA-size Alkaline) or household AC current.
To load batteries
Be sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replac-
ing batteries.
1.
Slide the battery compartment lock on the bottom of the
camera in the direction indicated by arrow (1), and swing
open the battery compartment cover as indicated by arrow
(2).
2.
Insert four batteries.
Be sure to use only AA-size Alkaline batteries. Never use
manganese batteries (see precautions on the next page).
• Make sure that the positive + and negative - ends of the
batteries are facing correctly.
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3.
Close the battery compartment cover.
• Press down on the battery compartment cover at the point
marked
A in the nearby illustration until the cover locks into
place with a click.
• Make sure that the positive + and negative - ends of the batteries
are facing properly when you load them in the camera.
• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for
more than two weeks.
• Never mix old batteries with new ones.
• Never recharge batteries, never allow direct connection between
two ends of a battery, and never try to take batteries apart.
• Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burn-
ing. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.
Never load manganese batteries into
the camera! Doing so not only results
in shortened battery life, it also causes
batteries to generate heat that can
cause serious damage to the camera.
Always use Alkaline batteries only.
Battery Handling Precautions
Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst
and seriously damage your camera. Be sure to note the following
important precautions to avoid problems with batteries.
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• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause serious
damage to your camera. Remove batteries from the camera as
soon as you notice they are dead.
Standard Battery Life
You can generally expect to get about 120 minutes of operation from
a fresh set of LR6 (AM3) Alkaline batteries at normal temperature.
Note that battery life is shortened by extreme cold.
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Low Battery Indicator
A low battery indicator ( ) appears on the LCD whenever remain-
ing battery power drops below a certain level.
When this indicator appears, replace all four batteries with a fresh set
of new ones. Once the low battery indicator appears, you can expect
only about 10 more minutes of operation before total power failure.
Flash Memory
The QV-10 features flash memory for storage of images. Flash
memory does not require electrical power to store data, so image
data is retained in memory even when you turn camera power off. If
batteries go dead, simply load a set of new batteries or connect the
AC adaptor and you will be able to view images in camera memory.