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Testing
batteries
Depress
the
battery-checker
lever
toward
the
bottom
of the
camera.
lf
the
red
lamp
lights,
batteries
are
serviceable.
Test
batteries
immediately
af ter installing
them. lf
the lamp
does
not
light,
make
sure
that
they
are fresh
and
have
been inserted
correctly.
Batteries
should
be tested
from
time
to
time
thereafter,
preferably
before
starting
each
new
roll
of film
and
particularly
before
starting
picture-taking
sessions
or trips.
A
set
of
batter-
ies
will
generally
last for
about
one
vear
in
proper
normal
use.
Power
switch
To
operate
the
camera,
move
the
power
switch
to
"ON."
This
will
unlock
the
shutter-
release
button
and
cause
the
meter
needle
in
the
finder
to
move
if
there
are
sufficient
light
and
battery
power.
When
not
operating
the
camera,
always
be
sure
to
move
the
power
switch
to
"oF
F."
This
will lock
the
shutter
release
against
accidental
exposures
and
prevent
needless
battery
drain.