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sugata · Jan 13, 2007, 6:45 AM

Hi,

I am new to digital cameras. Recently bought a W5. Can anyone tell me possible reason why this camera has a power adapter which has to be pushed into the battery compartment ? It means you have to take out the batteries every time you have to use the adapter.

Also, what is the function of the side contact on the adapter ? It seems to make contact with a small strip inside the battery compartment.

regards,

Sugata

Sintares · Jan 13, 2007, 9:41 AM

If the power adapter is the same or similar to the adapter used in the H series then....

I believe the side contact is the negative contact, ie it uses the same positive contact the battery uses but does not use the negative contact the battery would..

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Jan 13, 2007, 6:45 AM	#1
sugata Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	Hi, I am new to digital cameras. Recently bought a W5. Can anyone tell me possible reason why this camera has a power adapter which has to be pushed into the battery compartment ? It means you have to take out the batteries every time you have to use the adapter. Also, what is the function of the side contact on the adapter ? It seems to make contact with a small strip inside the battery compartment. regards, Sugata

Jan 13, 2007, 9:41 AM	#2
Sintares Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 647	If the power adapter is the same or similar to the adapter used in the H series then.... I believe the side contact is the negative contact, ie it uses the same positive contact the battery uses but does not use the negative contact the battery would..