Minolta XG-1 - Batteries and Power; Installing Batteries

BATTERIES AND POWER
Two 1.5-volt alkaline-manganese or silver-
oxide (Eveready EPX-76/S-76 or equivalent)
batteries supply
the power for the meter,
electronic exposure control, electromagnetic
release, electronic
shutter settings, and LED
indication.
CAUTION
• The
shutter will not release when the
operating button is pushed if: battery power
is too low; the operating switch is at
"OFF," exposure conditions exceed the
range of the automatic exposure system.
•
Do not use 1.3v mercu ry batteries, Eveready
EPX·675
or equivalent, which have a similar
shape.
NOTE
•
If the camera is not be used for more than
two weeks, it is advisable to remove the
batteries.
• Fresh spare
batteries may be stored in the
. battery holder provided with the camera
strap.
Installing
batteries
1. Using a coin or similar object, turn the
batt ery-chamber cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
2.
After wiping terminals with a clean dry
cloth and handling only by the edges, insert
two of the specified batteries plus (+) side
out into the sleeve on the inside of the
cover. (If batteries are inserted improperly,
they will not make contact, and no current
will flow.)
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