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REPLACING THE BAnERY
• Unlike ordinary batteries, the mercu ry cell used
for the CdS light meter loses its power suddenly
when it is worn out, although its life is much
longer than that of an ordinary battery, which
loses its power gradually. This is one of the
advantages of mercury cells over the dry
batteries.
• When the mercury cell loses its power, the CdS
light meter no longer works and you must
replace the cell. Mercury batteries have about
two years of working life.
•
When the camera is to be stored, turn the auto
lever to Manual to prevent draining of battery
power.
• When you replace the mercury battery, remove
the cover of the biJltery chamber on the top of
the camera. Turn it counter-clockwise. Then
rel'lace the mercury battery with a new
MALLORY R:\1-l or National M-P Eveready.
Insert the mercury battery with the + siJe facing
up. The needle of the meter will not operate
if the battery is incorrectly installed.