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Using Your 3-Megapixel Digital Camera
Charging the battery
Long battery life is one of the key benefits of this camera compared to other digital cameras.
On a full charge, the camera will take hundreds of images. Your camera battery has already
been charged prior to shipment. So, you should be able to take pictures without recharging it.
However, just to be safe, you may want to follow the instructions below to make sure that
your camera is fully charged before leaving home
The lithium-polymer battery used in the camera recharges automatically when the camera is
plugged into a PC via the USB cable. In order to charge the battery the first time, first install
the included software (see
Installing the Software
in section 4) and then plug the camera
into your computer using the provided USB cable. When the battery is charging, the green
LED will blink. When charging is complete, the green LED will be steady on.
Lithium-polymer battery tips:
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Safety note:
Always observe the precautions described in Section 8.
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It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge a depleted battery.
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The camera can be charged at ambient temperatures between 0°C and +40°C.
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The battery does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted before being
recharged.
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Lithium-polymer batteries lose their charge even when not used. So, be sure to
charge the battery before taking pictures.
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To ensure that your battery lasts as long as possible, switch the camera off when
you are not using it.
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The number of available shots will be lower at low temperatures. You can
increase the amount of power produced by putting the camera in your pocket or
another warm place to heat it just before taking pictures. If you are using a heating
pad, take care not to place the camera directly against the pad.
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