Canon EX AUTO - Battery Management; Mercury Battery Loading and Checking

Mercury Battety loading and Checking
Before using your new Canon EX AUTO, load it with the
mercury battery packed in a separate envelope. The Electric
Eye functions only when the battery is properly loaded.
1
I nsert a coin into the groove of the battery compart -
ment cover and turn to the left to remove.
2
Face the central contact of the mercury battery inwards
and insert.
3 Replace the cover by turning it to the rig, ht .
• Before inserting,
wipe all battery poles clean of finger-
pr i nt s or stains with a dry cloth . Unclean poles may cause
corrosion and damage the contact points of the camera.
• A 1.
3v M20 (# 625) mercury battery should be used-
equ ivalent to Mallory PX-625, Eveready EPX - 625, Burgess
Hg-625R.
•
Be sure t? insert the battery in the correct direction
by referring to the diagram on the compartment cover.
Otherwise,
the cover cannot be screwed in and the Electric Eye
will not function properly.
• When the camera is not used for a long period, remove
the mercury battery and keep in a dry place.