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Tips to Make the Batteries Last Longer
• If you do not need the flash while recording, select
(flash off) for the flash mode (page 69).
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page
48) to protect against wasting battery power when you
forget to turn off the camera.
• You can also conserve battery power by using [DISP] to
turn off the monitor screen.
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Specifying the Battery Type
The camera optimizes operation for the type of battery you
are using, which helps to maximize battery life.
1.
Turn on the camera.
2.
Press [MENU].
• See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 49) for
information about how to use menus.
3.
Use [
왗
] and [
왘
] to select the “Set Up” tab.
4.
Use [
왖
] and [
왔
] to select “Battery Type”, and
then press [
왘
].
5.
Use [
왖
] and [
왔
] to select the type of battery
you are using, and then press [SET].
When using this type of battery:
AA-size alkaline (LR6)
AA-size rechargeable nickel metal
hydride (HR-3UA, HR-3UB, or
HR-3UF SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.)
AA-size lithium (FR6)
Select this setting:
Alkaline
Nickel Metal
Hydride
Lithium
