Fujifilm X20 User Guide

•  Do not use batteries that are leak-

ing, deformed, discolored.

• Do not store batteries in warm or 

humid places.

• Keep the batteries out of reach of 

babies and small children.

•  Make sure that the battery polarity 

(

C and D) is correct.

• Do not use new with used batter-

ies. Do not use charged and dis-
charged batteries together.

• Do not use different types or 

brands of batteries at the same 
time.

• If you do not intend to use the 

camera for a long period of time, 
remove the batteries from the 
camera. Note if the camera is left 
with the batteries removed, the 
time and date settings are cleared.

•  The batteries feel warm right after 

being used. Before removing the 
batteries, turn the camera off and 
wait for the batteries to cool down.

•  Since batteries do not work well in 

cold weather or locations, warm 
the batteries by placing them in-
side your garments before use. 
Batteries do not work well when 
cold. They will work again when 
the temperature returns to normal.

• Soil (such as fingerprints) on the 

battery terminals makes the bat-
teries charge less reducing the 
number of images. Carefully wipe 
the battery terminals with a soft 
dry cloth before loading.

If any liquid at all leaks from 
the batteries, wipe the battery 
compartment thoroughly and 
then load new batteries.

If any battery fluid comes into 
contact with your hands or 
clothing, flush the area thor-
oughly with water. Note that 
battery fluid can cause loss 
of eyesight if it gets into your 
eyes. If this occurs, do not rub 
your eyes. Flush the fluid out 
with clean water and contact 
your physician for treatment.

■ Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries 

• Ni-MH batteries left unused in 

storage for long periods can be-
come “deactivated”. Also, repeat-
edly charging Ni-MH batteries 
that are only partially discharged 
can cause them to suffer from the 
“memory effect”. Ni-MH batteries 
that are “deactivated” or affected 
by “memory” suffer from the prob-
lem of only providing power for a 
short time after being charged. To 
prevent this problem, discharge 
and recharge them several times 
using the camera’s “Discharging 
rechargeable batteries” function.

  Deactivation and memory are spe-

cific to Ni-MH batteries and are not 
in fact battery faults.

 See Owner’s Manual for the proce-

dure for “Discharging rechargeable 
batteries”.

Do not use the “Discharging re-
chargeable batteries” function when 
alkaline batteries being used.
•  To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the 

quick battery charger (sold sepa-
rately). Refer to the instructions 
supplied with the charger to make 
sure that the charger is used cor-
rectly.

• Do not use the battery charger to 

charge other batteries.

• Note that the batteries feel warm 

after being charged.

•  Due to the way the camera is con-

structed, a small amount of current 
is  used  even  when  the  camera  is 
turned  off.  Note  in  particular  that 
leaving Ni-MH batteries in the 
camera for a long period will over-
discharge the batteries and may 
render them unusable even after 
recharging.

• Ni-MH batteries will self-discharge 

even when not used, and the time 
for which they can be used may be 
shortened as a result.

• Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate 

rapidly if over-discharged (e.g. 
by discharging the batteries in a 
flashlight). Use the “Discharging re-
chargeable batteries” function pro-
vided in the camera to discharge 
the batteries.

• Ni-MH batteries have a limited 

service life. If a battery can only 
be used for a short time even after 
repeated discharge-charge cycles, 
it may have reached the end of its 
service life.

■ Disposing of Batteries
• When disposing of batteries, do 

so  in  accordance  with  your  local 
waste disposal regulations.

■ AC Power Adapter
Always use the AC Power Adapter 
with the camera. The use of an AC 
Power adapter other than FUJIFILM 
AC Power Adapter can be damaged 
to your digital camera.
For details on the AC power adapter, 
refer to the Owner’s Manual of your 
camera.
• Use the AC power adapter for in-

door use only.

•  Plug the connection cord plug se-

curely into the DC input terminal.

• Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital cam-

era before disconnecting the cord 
from the DC input terminal. To dis-
connect, pull out the plug gently. 
Do not pull on the cord.

• Do not use the AC power adapter 

with any device other than your 
camera.

•  During use, the AC power adapter 

will become hot to the touch. This 
is normal.